Eastar Jet

Eastar Jet is a South Korean low-cost carrier offering no-frills, budget-oriented service aimed at price-sensitive travelers rather than premium amenities. From a traveler’s perspective it operates primarily short-haul domestic and regional routes with a focus on keeping base fares low and charging separately for add-ons.

The airline is based at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and concentrates on point-to-point connections rather than alliance-style network feeds; it is not a member of a major global alliance.

Where Eastar Jet Flies

Eastar Jet is a South Korean low-cost carrier based at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and focuses on short-haul domestic and regional flights from that base. Its network emphasizes domestic trunk and point-to-point regional services within East Asia, operating frequent short sectors rather than long-haul routes. The airline is not a member of a major global alliance, so international connectivity beyond its own routes often depends on separate tickets or third-party booking partnerships.

Hubs

• Gimpo International Airport · GMP

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

Eastar Jet operates a fleet made up of Boeing 737-family narrowbody aircraft used for short- and medium-haul sectors, including older 737 Classic/NG types and newer variants of the 737 family. Cabins are configured in a single economy class typical of low-cost carriers, with buy-on-board catering and optional extra-legroom or preferred seats available for an additional fee; there is no premium lie-flat or first-class product.

Aircraft types operated: Boeing 737-600, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX

Tips for Flying Eastar Jet

• Expect baggage, seat selection, and onboard meals to incur extra fees - pay and select seats during booking if you want to avoid surprises at the airport.
• Check in online and download or screenshot your boarding pass ahead of time to speed through Gimpo (GMP) and other busy regional airports.
• Allow extra time for bag drop and security at congested airports; budget carriers can have longer queues despite short flight times.
• If you need through-connection protection or checked-through baggage on multi-carrier itineraries, verify that your ticket is issued on a single itinerary since low-cost carriers often don’t provide interline protections.