A Milestone Partnership for Transpacific Travel
South Korean hybrid carrier Air Premia has officially taken a massive step forward in its North American expansion. The airline announced a landmark interline agreement with Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States. This strategic alliance marks the first time a South Korean airline has established a network-linked partnership with Southwest.
Under this new agreement, travelers can book a single-ticket itinerary that seamlessly connects Air Premia’s long-haul transpacific flights with Southwest’s extensive domestic network. Passengers will now gain streamlined access to more than 120 destinations stretching across the United States and 11 countries in North and Central America.
Connecting Through Major U.S. Gateways
The two carriers are anchoring their collaborative services around three primary West Coast and Pacific transit hubs: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Honolulu (HNL).
Passengers departing from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) can fly into these gateway cities via Air Premia and easily transfer to Southwest flights. This layout significantly simplifies travel to major American destinations that traditionally lack direct flights from South Korea, including:
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Las Vegas
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Chicago
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Houston
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Phoenix
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Denver
Massive Summer and Year-End Seat Sales Launched
To celebrate the historic partnership and capture the surging demand for summer vacations and late-year travel, Air Premia has rolled out its largest promotional campaign of the year. Running until July 19 at 8:00 AM, the airline is offering deep-discounted fares slashed by up to 90%.
The promotional pricing features highly competitive rates across both service cabins.
Economy Class Fares
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From Los Angeles: Starting at $691
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From San Francisco: Starting at $641
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From New York: Starting at $651
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From Honolulu: Starting at $801
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From Washington, D.C.: Starting at $951
Premium Economy Class Fares
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From San Francisco: Starting at $1,271
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From Los Angeles: Starting at $1,381
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From New York: Starting at $1,551
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From Honolulu: Starting at $1,121
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From Washington, D.C.: Starting at $1,701
Even if these ultra-low-fare seats sell out early, travelers can still secure a discount. By applying the promotional code PRMS15 during the checkout process, buyers will automatically receive up to a 15% discount on standard airfares, regardless of the selected seating class.
The eligible travel windows for these promotional tickets vary by region. Passengers booking flights to or from Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco can schedule their travel through April 30, 2027. Meanwhile, those flying to or from Honolulu and Washington, D.C. can utilize the promotional rates for travel dates running through February 28, 2027.
