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T’Way Air goes nonstop to Zagreb but cuts capacity

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South Korean low cost carrier T’Way Air is making changes to its seasonal service between Seoul and Zagreb, with the outbound flight to now operate nonstop without the technical stop in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. This was made possible by switching from the initially planned Airbus A330-300 to the longer-range A330-200 jet. The stop in Bishkek was required due to T’Way Air’s inability to fly over Russian airspace, which increased flight time. Last year, passengers were required to disembark the aircraft in the Kyrgyz capital, although no tickets were sold between either Seoul and Bishkek or between Bishkek and Zagreb on this flight. The inbound service between Zagreb and Seoul will continue to run nonstop as was the case last year. The airline managed to operate the return service nonstop in 2024 using the A330-300 by benefiting from shorter eastbound flight times and favourable seasonal winds.

The change in aircraft type will also result in a notable reduction in capacity, with over 100 fewer seats per flight. During the 2025 summer season, the airline will reduce its overall capacity on the Zagreb route by 12.322 seats, from the initially planned 42.334 to 30.012. The year-on-year decrease in capacity stands at 19.322 seats. In 2024, T’Way Air handled 40.258 passengers between the two capitals, with an average cabin load factor of 81.7% for the duration of the season. This year, T’Way Air will operate a one-off service between the two on April 25 and then resume its regular three weekly rotation from June 10 until October 25.

The A330-200 aircraft that will be used by T’Way Air on the Zagreb route have been leased from Korean Air. They still feature the cabins from its former operator. This includes eighteen seats in business class and the remaining 228 in economy. Similar to T’Way Air, the business class seats are angled and while the A330-200s feature personal television screens in each seat, they are not turned on by T’Way Air. Business class passengers receive priority check-in, 40 kilograms of checked luggage, two complimentary meals, a pillow, and a blanket, while economy travellers receive 15 kilograms of checked luggage and two complimentary meals. All other items including blankets, pillows and drinks can be purchased onboard.


March 22, 2025
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  1. Anonymous09:01

    Probably bad LF caused this change.

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    1. Anonymous09:03

      If you actually read the article you could see what the load factor was.

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    2. Anonymous09:06

      81% load factor in first year of operations is far from bad load factor.

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    3. Anonymous09:09

      80% LF for LCC is extremely bad

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    4. Anonymous09:28

      LF is very poor. People in our region are used to 60% on OU, but in reality to make money a LCC needs 95% and they are in business to make a profit.

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    5. Anonymous10:02

      SMFH at people who think a long haul loadfactor of 81% is bad!

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    6. Anonymous10:18

      SMFH at people who doesn't understand difference between low cost and legacy companies. Luckily TWay knows and that's why they changed to smaller plane. Now this route may survive until next year

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    7. Anonymous10:31

      LF at 81% with the prices they charged was not good at all. Last throw of the dice downsizing. Can't see this route operating in 2026.

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    8. Anonymous10:38

      Their prices were not so cheap. The reason they were not cheap is because the majority of seats are purchased by tour operators in South Korea. Last year it was published here that tour operators complained to the airline because of the stop in Bishkek because it was uncompetitive against other airlines which also have one stop options. So the change in aircraft is to address that. And now you will have 100% load factor.

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    9. Anonymous16:43

      It might happen that load factor exceeds 100% if they put, lets say airbus 321 xl (theoretically of course) according to anon 10:38

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    10. Anonymous18:20

      TS is cutting capacity from Toronto to ZAG to .

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    11. Anonymous21:51

      How so?

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    12. Anonymous08:57

      SMFH to the commentators that use that word in the comments here

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    13. Anonymous12:38

      Toronto to Zagreb to...?

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    14. Anonymous15:11

      81% is an excellent LF for long haul LCCs ops. Keep in mind that T'Way also transports loads of tourist groups who book through agencies which reward more than the normal person booking through the website.

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    15. Anonymous10:40

      Anon @10:18 If you had actually read the article before commenting, you'd know they switched to a smaller A330 - 200 plane, because it has a longer range, and therefore they don't need to make a refueling stop in Bishkek anymore.

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  2. Anonymous09:04

    LF wasn't that great. With the A332 it should be much better. I don't know how well long-haul out of the EU will perform this year since many airlines like Lufthansa or Swiss are massively cutting flights. Even LO terminated ICN-BUD.

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      It was their first year of ops.

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    2. Anonymous16:18

      LO cancelled ICN-BUD, but Korean is also operating this route

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  3. Anonymous09:04

    19.322 seat reduction is crazy

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    1. Anonymous09:10

      It is huge!

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    2. Anonymous09:12

      What was the seat capacity with A333?

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    3. Anonymous09:15

      347

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    4. Anonymous10:08

      That means sardina packing

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    5. Anonymous10:14

      Yes, The reason the reduction in capacity is so huge is because they are going from a high density A330-300 to a normal capacity A330-200 which used to be operated by Korean Air and has its layout.

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    6. Anonymous09:31

      Nothing stopping them adding another weekly flight if there is demand.

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  4. Anonymous09:07

    The upside is that the Korean Air A330-300 economy class isn't packed in like sardines on the Tway A330-300

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    1. Anonymous19:25

      +1

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  5. Anonymous09:12

    Zagreb to Seoul was direct before this changes

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  6. Anonymous09:15

    I meant for the return

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  7. Anonymous09:37

    I'm pretty sure you will have a more comfortable flight with QR, even with the stop in Doha.

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  8. Anonymous09:39

    This is the renewed schedule without the stop

    TW409 ICN1055 – 1720ZAG 332 24
    TW409 ICN1600 – 2225ZAG 332 6

    TW410 ZAG1850 – 1250+1ICN 332 24
    TW410 ZAG2355 – 1825+1ICN 332 6

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    1. Anonymous14:23

      Great schedule for OU connections

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    2. Anonymous14:31

      Neither of them cooperate with each other.

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    3. Anonymous16:39

      Is there any major change compared to last years schedule?

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    4. Anonymous17:11

      16:39
      Yes, all three flights were arriving at 19 and departing ZAG at 21 last year if I'm not mistaken

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    5. Anonymous18:20

      Passengers can self-connect to the Croatian coast. OU has some great fares and a reliable schedule.

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    6. Anonymous20:31

      WTF have you seen the fares? Are you a keyboard warrior or troll?

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    7. Anonymous21:52

      Just a realist and not an OU hater

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    8. Anonymous02:44

      Their domestic fares are outrageous. Especially considering the routes are subsidized and are supposed to be cheap because of it (which is the whole point of PSO)

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    9. Anonymous06:53

      They are expensive because planes to DBV and SPU are full. If you buy early like Koreans usually do then they can get some great deals.

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  9. Anonymous10:12

    Good to see T'Way streamlining their operations to offer nonstop flights from Seoul to Zagreb. The technical stop in Bishkek must have been quite inconvenient for passengers.

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  10. Anonymous10:12

    With this equipment swap I'm guessing fares will go up.

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    1. Anonymous14:23

      Yes

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  11. Anonymous10:47

    It seems like T'Way Air is really betting on increased efficiency to maintain profitability on this route.

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  12. Anonymous10:47

    This makes for a much smoother journey

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  13. Anonymous11:42

    It's disappointing IFE won't be activated. On such a long flight, every bit of comfort counts

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    1. Anonymous11:43

      For half the price of standard ticket what do you expect?

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    2. Anonymous12:10

      Japanese long haul low cost airlines are way ahead of others in terms of the service they offer. For example in business Zipair has full flat seats in 1-2-1 configuration.

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    3. Anonymous18:21

      Yes and that is why Anon 11.43 so many long-haul LCCs go bankrupt.

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  14. Anonymous14:49

    I get the strategy behind it, I wonder if they risk losing customers to competitors who can offer more seats and possibly better rates

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    1. Anonymous19:54

      Who other offers direct flights from Seoul to Zagreb?

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    2. Anonymous09:15

      Croatia Airlines, hahahahahahahahahahaha

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  15. Anonymous00:50

    Pity

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  16. Anonymous00:52

    Wish Korean Air came back

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    1. Anonymous01:22

      Is there a chance?

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    2. Anonymous02:43

      No, they gave up traffic rights to T'Way as part of their approval to take over Asiana.

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  17. Anonymous10:45

    How much is a return ticket to Seoul with QR?
    For some reason I usually find them way more affordable than any other carrier, other than TK when flying to Asia.

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