Serving the world for more than 50 years, Korean Air is one of the world’s top 20 airlines, carrying more than 27 million passengers in 2019, pre-COVID. With its global hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN), the airline serves 120 cities in 43 countries on five continents with a modern fleet of 155 aircraft and over 20,000 professional employees.
Korean Air’s outstanding performance and commitment to the highest level of safety and customer service was further highlighted during the pandemic; the airline was granted numerous awards including 2021 Airline of the Year and 2022 Cargo Operator of the Year by Air Transport World, and a 5-star COVID safety rating from Skytrax.
Korean Air is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, and has grown into one of the largest transpacific airlines through its joint venture with Delta Air Lines.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has approved a long-awaited merger that will pave the way for the launch of a new, integrated Korean Air on 17 December, after which Asiana Airlines will be fully absorbed into […]
Korean Air has officially completed a comprehensive 42-month infrastructure overhaul of its lounges at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 with the unveiling of its renovated flagship First and Prestige Class West Lounges. Following a 110
Korean Air announced on 12 March that the company plans to acquire the remaining 80 percent stake in Korean Air C&D Service from private equity firm Hahn & Company. The measure will enable the country’s flag
Korean Air has officially opened its newly renovated Prestige East (Left) Lounge at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 in January. Spanning 1,553 square meters with 192 seats, the lounge features a spacious design inspired by
The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Fair Trade Commission have announced that they have completed the selection of replacement airlines for major monopolistic routes as part of structural corrective measures
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Korean Air announced an agreement for the airline to purchase 103 new fuel-efficient aircraft, marking the largest order in Korean Air’s history and Boeing’s biggest widebody deal from an Asian carrier. The
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Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will strengthen their respective partnerships with WestJet through the purchase of minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners, the upper middle market private equity platform of
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Korea Air has become the world’s first airline that will partner with U.S.-based security firm Axon to conduct specialised training for air taser instructors, which will enhance the airline’s in-flight safety response capabilities, as reported
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Korean Air has launched new aircraft livery and corporate branding that will be introduced across the company as it combines with Asiana Airlines to become one of Asia’s biggest carriers. South Korea’s largest airline in
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Korean Air has introduced “Dive into K-style,” a new cultural immersion program tailored for its international flight crew. This initiative gives new hires the chance to immerse themselves in Korean culture through various hands-on experiences.
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Korean Air, the leading South Korean airline, has announced a significant change to its in-flight service for economy class passengers on long-haul flights. As of August 15, the airline will no longer offer instant noodles
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The European Commission (EU) announced that it has conditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana Airlines by Korean Air Lines after in-depth investigation. The commission has looked into the merger that was announced in November
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