KOREAN Airlines has reduced its weekly flights to four in anticipation of a lean travel period, according to Commonwealth Ports Authority Executive Director Carlos H. Salas.
But Salas said KAL, which resumed its Marianas flights four months ago, plans to reinstate seven regular flights throughout June and July when the number of Korean travelers is expected to increase.
“(KAL) reduced their flights from seven to four starting May 1. But then they will reinstate their regular flights in June and July,” Salas said.
By August, KAL will again maintain four flights a week.
Salas said Asiana Airlines, another carrier based in Korea, is maintaining a 10 flights a week schedule.
Asiana and KAL are concerned about the limited exposure of the CNMI as a resort destination in South Korea.
According to Salas, the two airlines are asking the Marianas Visitors Authority to aggressively promote the CNMI in South Korea.
The local tourism industry is hoping that Gov. Juan N. Babauta and key government officials would bring good news upon their return.
The governor left for Korea on Monday to promote the CNMI as a tourist destination. His administration is targeting to attract at least one million tourists this year.
