Fire and rescue personnel are searching the interior of the Jeju Air aircraft involved in the collision and explosion at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, on the 29th. (Photo: Yonhap News)

 

 

[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Following the tragic Jeju Air aircraft accident at Muan International Airport in Muan County, Jeollanam-do, mass cancellations of Jeju Air tickets were reported within 24 hours.

According to Jeju Air on Monday, approximately 68,000 tickets were canceled between midnight on the 29th and 1 p.m. the following day. Of these, around 33,000 were domestic flights, and 34,000 were international flights.

Although cancellations began early Sunday morning, most occurred after 9 a.m., following the accident at Muan Airport, according to the airline.

The aircraft involved in the accident was reportedly operating as a chartered flight for a Christmas package tour organized by a small travel agency. Consequently, cancellations of package travel products have also been reported.

 

 

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