Korean Air News
Korean Air CEO wins ATW’s Excellence in Leadership Award
Walter Cho, Korean Air Chairman and CEO, has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award by Air Transport World (ATW).
Hanjin Group donates USD 500,000 to Türkiye Earthquake Relief Efforts
Hanjin Group has announced it will donate USD 500,000 for Türkiye earthquake relief efforts. The donation will be given through the Korean Red Cross, and used for local relief activities and damage recovery.
Korean Air to resume more European routes from March
Korean Air will resume services to four major destinations in Europe starting from March. After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the airline will restart the Prague and Zurich routes from the end of March, followed by the resumption of the Istanbul and Madrid routes at the end of April
Korean Air celebrates the Year of the Black Rabbit with traditional decorations
Korean Air exhibits traditional good luck charms for the Lunar New Year To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Korean Air will display Bokjori, a decoration of good fortune, at various company sites in Korea until January 27.
Korean Air CEO: Get ready for the aviation industry’s comeback
In his New Year’s address to the Korean Air team, Korean Air’s Chairman and CEO, Walter Cho, emphasized the importance of gaining a competitive edge as the aviation industry normalizes post-COVID. Cho also confirmed the company’s plans to successfully complete the acquisition of Asiana Airlines in 2023.
Korean Air receives approval from China on Asiana acquisition
The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) announced its approval of Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines on December 26.
Korean Air to offer inflight meal pre-order service for Prestige Class
Starting from January 1, 2023, Korean Air will begin inflight meal pre-order services for Prestige Class customers on international flights departing from Korea.
Korean Air to add flights to China, Japan and Israel
Korean Air will soon resume operations on more routes to China, Japan and Israel after a long COVID hiatus, resuming services to Shanghai, Nanjing and Qingdao in China; Sapporo and Okinawa in Japan; and Tel Aviv, Israel.
Korean Air introduces advanced flight data animation system, CEFA FAS
As the first airline in Korea to adopt CEFA FAS, Korean Air expects the software to raise the airline’s standards of flight safety management and safety investigation.
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Korean Air selects new inflight wines
Korean Air has showcased its selection of new inflight wines, which will be served onboard from March 2023. The airline presented 50 newly-selected inflight wines, including 19 First Class, 21 Prestige Class, and 10 Economy Class selections at the Seoul Four Seasons Hotel on October 13.
Korean Air to use Shell’s sustainable aviation fuel from 2026
Korean Air has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global energy company Shell to purchase their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The MOU explores the supply and purchase of SAF from Shell at major airports in Asia Pacific and the Middle East from 2026 for five years.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Ten best first-class airline seats
With travel very much back on the agenda around the world, luxury holidaymakers are packing their bags and heading for exotic climbs. Here Breaking Travel News explores the airlines that offer them the very best – taking a look at the top first-class offerings