Air Incheon
A South Korean scheduled cargo airline based at Incheon International Airport, now operating as AirZeta with an expanded intercontinental freighter network.
About Air Incheon
Air Incheon was founded in South Korea in February 2012 and began operations in March 2013 as a privately owned specialist cargo carrier. Despite the supplied legal-name field, it was not British Mediterranean Airways, a separate former British airline. Air Incheon adopted the AirZeta name in August 2025 after acquiring Asiana Airlines’ cargo business, substantially expanding its aircraft fleet, workforce and international network.
The carrier’s primary hub is Incheon International Airport, South Korea’s principal international gateway and a major air-freight transfer point for Northeast Asia. Its scheduled cargo network links Seoul with destinations across China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Europe and the United States. Important markets include Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles and New York, although freight schedules and operating frequencies can change according to commercial demand.
Air Incheon originally became known for operating narrow-body Boeing freighters on regional Asian routes. Following the Asiana Cargo transaction, the renamed AirZeta fleet grew to include Boeing 737-800 converted freighters, Boeing 747-400 freighters and Boeing 767-300 freighters. These are dedicated cargo aircraft rather than passenger airliners, so there are no economy, premium-economy, business or first-class cabins and no conventional onboard passenger service.
The airline does not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Those alliances primarily coordinate passenger networks, benefits and through-ticketing, whereas Air Incheon’s business is the transport of freight for logistics companies, freight forwarders and commercial shippers. It does not operate a conventional consumer frequent-flyer programme, and travellers cannot earn or redeem passenger miles on its services.
Its principal strength is a focused cargo operation based at a geographically useful hub between major Asian production centres and long-haul markets. The acquisition of Asiana Cargo’s aircraft and network gave the business much greater intercontinental reach and heavy-freight capacity. The practical limitation for travel consumers is fundamental: Air Incheon, now AirZeta, is not a passenger airline, so its flights cannot ordinarily be booked for personal travel through standard airfare channels.
Good to know
Flying with Air Incheon — what to expect
Cargo Flights Only
Air Incheon is a dedicated cargo operator and does not ordinarily sell passenger seats. Its published destinations describe freight services, not a bookable passenger network.
Now Called AirZeta
The airline adopted the AirZeta identity in August 2025 after taking over Asiana Airlines’ cargo operation. Older schedules and industry records may still use the Air Incheon name.
Incheon Cargo Hub
Operations are centred on Incheon International Airport near Seoul. Freight connections may be timed around logistics demand rather than passenger-friendly departure banks.
No Passenger Allowance
Passenger carry-on and checked-baggage rules do not apply because these are freighter services. Shippers should confirm cargo dimensions, weight limits, documentation and restricted-goods requirements with the airline or a freight forwarder.
Schedules Can Vary
Cargo routes and frequencies can change more readily than regular passenger timetables. Confirm current service availability and handling arrangements before planning a shipment.
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Incheon
Notable destinations on Air Incheon's network.
Destination list is indicative of Air Incheon's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Incheon — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Incheon International Airport is the airline’s dominant departure point and operating hub. Other prominent stations in its cargo network include Shanghai Pudong, Tokyo Narita, Hong Kong, Frankfurt and major United States freight gateways.
- Air Incheon’s primary hub is Incheon International Airport near Seoul, South Korea. The airport supports its regional and intercontinental cargo connections.
- Air Incheon does not publish a passenger carry-on allowance because it operates dedicated cargo aircraft rather than passenger services. Cargo customers must follow shipment-specific size, weight, packaging and documentation rules.
- Under its current AirZeta identity, the carrier serves cargo markets across East and Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States. Published destinations include Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles and New York City.
- The expanded AirZeta network has been reported at around 30 destinations. Because it is a cargo airline, individual routes and frequencies may change with freight demand.
- The carrier’s longest services are among its intercontinental cargo links between Incheon and the eastern United States, including Atlanta and New York. Exact routings can vary and may include operational stops.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Air Incheon is a cargo carrier, however, so ordinary passenger fares may not be available.
- Air Incheon does not normally sell passenger plane tickets, so there is no consumer airfare season to compare. Freight pricing depends on route, shipment weight and volume, handling needs, capacity and market demand.