Korean Air plans China additions

Korean Air is adding two new nonstop services to China from Incheon International Airport in Seoul.From May 27, 2009, Korean Air will operate five flights per week between Incheon International Airport, Seoul, and Xi’an, a western city in China by using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 149 passenger seats.

Operating every day except Thursdays and Sundays, the flight KE807 will depart Seoul at 9:20 a.m. and will arrive in Xi’an at 11:20 a.m. the same day. The return flight KE808 will depart Xi’an at 12:20 p.m. and will arrive in Seoul at 4:00 p.m. the same day.

Another new destination is Mudanjiang, a northeastern city in China. Korean Air will fly three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from June 2, 2009.

Also using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 149 passenger seats, the outbound flight KE823 will depart Incheon International Airport at 10:00 a.m. and will arrive in Mudanjiang at 11:45 a.m. The return flight KE824 will depart Mudanjiang for Incheon International Airport at 12:45 a.m. and will arrive at 4:25 p.m.

With the addition of Xi’an and Mudanjiang Korean Air will serve at total of 30 flight routes to China.
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