JEJU Air issued the following statement on Thursday, Aug. 21:
“We would like to clarify recent media reports regarding the status of Jeju Air flights.
“Contrary to claims of a complete suspension, Jeju Air flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) have not been completely suspended. There is a temporary reduction in late-night flight operations between September 10 and October 1, as part of a routine seasonal adjustment to optimize operations. Our website underwent scheduled maintenance to update flight schedules and facilitate the rebooking of affected passengers. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and assure our customers that regular flight operations continue as planned outside of the adjusted timeframe. Jeju Air remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient service for all our passengers. For the latest updates on flight schedules, please visit our official website or contact our customer service center.
“Thank you for your continued support.”
Variety earlier reported that Jeju Airlines was suspending its flights to Saipan.
Asked for comment, Marianas Visitors Authority Managing Director Jamika Taijeron said Wednesday: “Yes, it’s true that the flight situation will be very, very challenging for the next 12 months — worse this year. That’s why I’ve been emphasizing to the Legislature the need for more MVA support, as the situation is very serious.” She added that an official statement will be issued soon.
Jeju Air’s twice-daily flights last year were reduced to once a day from March 30 to July 12 this year.
According to Jeju Airlines’ official website for flight bookings on Wednesday, there were no available flights from Korea to Saipan from Sept. 10 to Oct. 1, 2025.
South Korea remained the CNMI’s leading visitor source market, with 4,793 arrivals in June 2025 — a 66% decline from 13,900 visitors in June 2024. The Marianas received 39 flights from Korea in June 2025 compared to 98 flights last year.
