Korean Air has suspended the carriage of shark fins on its cargo flights in a bid to protect sharks, one of the globally endangered marine species. Previously, Korean Air carried shark fins only under the condition that a valid Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora permit was fully obtained by the customer from the related national management authority.

Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, has announce the launch of the airline’s first-ever A380 commercial flights with inaugural services between Seoul Incheon and both Tokyo Narita and Hong Kong from Friday onwards.