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T’way Air offers its cabin crew unpaid leave
April 17th 2026
South Korea’s LCC T’way Air is offering voluntary unpaid leave for its cabin crew as financial pressures mount amid a surge in the won-dollar exchange rate and soaring fuel prices triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict, The Korea Times reported. Read More » In a message to cabin crew members, the LCC said it is now accepting applications for unpaid leave “to ease fatigue among the crew and balance workloads following recent adjustments in flight schedules.” “The temporary leave is designed to offer greater flexibility in working conditions for cabin crew, and will be available for a limited period only to those who choose to participate,” the company’s official said. T’was Air became the first Korean airline to enter emergency management mode on March 16, signaling that it will implement additional measures in stages if necessary. The LCC posted operating losses of 12.3 billion won ($9.5 million) in 2024 and 265.5 billion won in 2025, attributable to rising costs and weakening passenger demand.
