Eastar Jet reports 171% rise in foreign passengers on Busan international routes
What happened
Korean media reported that Eastar Jet (이스타항공) saw foreign passengers on its Busan international routes rise 171%, according to a Chosun Ilbo headline. Eastar Jet is also reported to be expanding its Busan international flights.
When it started
The related reports were published on November 4, 2026, according to the source dates. The exact period covered by the 171% figure is not stated in the material provided.
How it spread
Dong-A Ilbo reported that more foreign tourists are going to Busan first after Seoul. Singlist's headline links Eastar Jet's Busan expansion with an Emirates airline 'Travel Store' opening, but the provided material does not explain that connection.
Why it matters
Media coverage ties the growth to a trend of foreign tourists choosing Busan, which Chosun's headline calls the 'Busan craze' (부산병). The material does not include airline or government statements on the cause.