Jeju-Seoul Gimpo no longer world's busiest domestic flight route

Jeju–Seoul Gimpo has lost its position as the world’s busiest domestic flight route, according to an OAG report for July. The top spot went to Sapporo New Chitose–Tokyo Haneda, which offered 1.1 million scheduled seats and grew 8% year-on-year. The Seoul–Jeju link slipped to second place, with 1.07 million scheduled seats and a 9% decline compared with the previous period. The article notes the route typically takes about one hour and 15 minutes and is popular with travelers combining a visit to Seoul with a trip to Jeju Island. Jeju is described as known for volcanic scenery, UNESCO-listed natural attractions, and cultural heritage, including the haenyeo, women free divers who have harvested seafood for generations.