On May 5, the aviation industry is preparing various events to celebrate Children's Day. Family customers starting their holidays by flying during the long holiday period can participate in diverse events such as children's crew experience, in-flight magic shows, and finding four-leaf clovers.
According to the aviation industry on the 4th, JIN AIR has decided to hold a crew experience event for child passengers boarding flight LJ913, which travels between Incheon and Guam, on the 5th. Children can try on JIN AIR uniforms and participate in in-flight announcements and a water service for parents.
Those who apply to participate in JIN AIR by the 4th will learn about their selection on Children's Day during the flight. JIN AIR will also conduct a magic show using various props such as cards and flowers, aiming to engage with family customers on the flight.
T’way Air is hosting a Pokémon merchandise giveaway event to commemorate Children's Day. On Children's Day, the first 50 individuals wearing Pokémon-related items such as hats, shoes, and bags who visit the Gimpo Airport check-in counter will receive a model aircraft of the Pokémon-wrapped aircraft 'Pikachu Jet TW' along with merchandise.
The first event was held on the 29th of last month, and it was reported that the prepared quantity quickly ran out. A round-trip ticket to Osaka, Japan will also be awarded to 100 participants through a draw. T’way Air has established a partnership with Pokémon Company in 2022.
Jeju Air is conducting a Family Month event instead of Children's Day. From the 1st to the 3rd, customers using Japanese routes were offered a lucky charm made by Jeju Air if they found a four-leaf clover in the in-flight booklet.
Jeju Air is also putting effort into an event for Parents' Day. On the 8th, they plan to deliver Parents' Day commemorative postcards expressing gratitude to passengers departing for Jeju. On the same day, family customers departing for Guam and Saipan will receive a wax carnation as a gift.
Some airlines are promoting their self-produced goods. Eastar Jet is selling children's logo products that were previously only available on international flights on domestic flights from the 4th to the 6th. AIR BUSAN is offering discounts of up to 35% on all items available at its online shopping mall, Shop AIR BUSAN.
Korean Air is holding a Family Day for the children of its employees. On the 2nd, Korean Air opened its hangar located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, to invite employees and their families. Employees and families of Asiana Airlines, which was acquired by Korean Air, also participated.
At the Busan Tech Center hangar, which will be open on the 6th, various unmanned aerial vehicles such as the KUS-FS, multipurpose stealth drones, and fighter jets and helicopters maintained by Korean Air will be on display. Programs including drone basketball, a new sport where drones act as balls, and a hand-glider manufacturing experience will also be created.