Asiana Airlines, the country’s No. 2 air carrier, said Wednesday that it began accepting reservations for its new route Istanbul-Incheon which will operate from March 29.

The carrier will offer the flight three times a week ― every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ― to the Turkish city and each plane will be able to accommodate 299 people.

The flights that will fly from Incheon every Tuesday and Saturday will depart at 9:45 a.m. and the Thursday flight will take off at 10:45 a.m.

As part of the company’s promotion efforts, it will give prizes ― which include a round trip ticket from Incheon-Istanbul ― to some of the people who participate in its online quiz event until March 31.

Those interested in making reservations for the new route should contact 1588-8000 or visit the company’s website (www.flyasiana.com).

(sharon@heraldcorp.com)