The first Air Premia flight lands at Dulles International Airport

“We are celebrating this first launch of new service between Dulles and South Korea in more than 30 years,” said Chryssa Westerlund, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of the Airports Authority. “These new flights bring our region a strong premium economy option for travel between Washington and Seoul.”

Ribbon cutting at the Air Premia launch at Dulles International Airport

“Today’s launch is more than just a new route; it’s a major milestone in our mission to connect the world,” said Kwangeun Park, chief strategy officer of Air Premia. “Washington, D.C., is a place where history is made and the future is shaped. By linking Seoul and D.C., we are not merely linking two airports; we are bridging the administrative capitals of our countries.”

The schedule for the new service, effective April 24, 2026, is as follows:

About the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates the U.S. Capital Region’s gateways to the nation and the world, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, the Dulles Airport Access Highway and the Dulles Toll Road. The Authority also managed construction of the Silver Line, a 23-mile extension of the Washington region’s Metrorail public transit system through northern Virginia, which began service to Dulles International in 2022.