South Korea Jeju Air crash: Muan airport had only 1 worker to fend off birds during mishap

South Korea Jeju Air crash: Muan airport had only 1 worker to fend off birds during mishap

[South China Morning Post] - 12/31/2024

Staffing levels spark concerns about the adequacy of bird control operations at the airport.



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