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Jeju Air to Reduce Flights and Secure Trust After Fatal Crash

Following the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of 179 people, Jeju Air has announced plans to reduce its winter air traffic by up to 15%. The airline is also taking steps to regain public trust, which has been shaken by the accident.

The Boeing 737-800 crashed on Sunday while attempting to land at Muan International Airport. All 175 passengers and four of the six crew members were killed in the fiery crash.

South Korean officials, along with a US probe team and representatives from Boeing, are investigating the cause of the accident. This is the deadliest domestic air accident in South Korea's history.

Questions have been raised about the design of the airport, particularly a large embankment near the runway that may have contributed to the severity of the crash. Experts believe that a bird strike is unlikely to have been the sole cause of the landing gear malfunction.

Families of the victims are demanding answers and have been camping out at the airport since the crash.