Korea News
Korean Air enhances “Cash and Miles” program to offer more flexibility
Korean Air has enhanced its “Cash and Miles” program to allow customers to redeem more miles when purchasing tickets. From August 10, the maximum amount of redeemable miles for a Cash and Miles ticket has increased from 20% to 30%.
Experience Korea in the heart of London with KOREA NOW festival
This month, London will play host to a brand-new Korean festival connecting Korean culture and landscapes. The festival celebrates both the Visit Korea Year 2023-24, and the 140th anniversary of relations between the UK and Korea.
THE FIRST MAISON DELANO IN ASIA TO DEBUT IN SEOUL IN 2026
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, announces the arrival of the first Maison Delano in Asia. In the heart of South Korea’s vibrant capital, Maison Delano Seoul will deliver a cocoon of convivial energy and sophisticated style.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul appoints new Director of Rooms
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes Maximilian Schillik as its new Director of Rooms. Making the move from Four Seasons in Jakarta, Maximilian brings an exciting international flair to the Hotel and is looking forward to further elevating the guest experience at this vibrant urban retreat.
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.
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Korean Air introduces the Airbus 321neo with fully lie-flat business seats
Korean Air recently received its first Airbus 321neo, which it will deploy starting this month. The airline’s A321neo is equipped with fully lie-flat seats in business class, making it the first Korean airline to offer this feature on a narrowbody aircraft.
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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.
Air Premia Launches Los Angeles - Seoul Flights
Korea’s first hybrid airline Air Premia (YP) is pleased to announce seats open for sale in the US market starting with its inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Seoul on October 29, 2022. Passengers can purchase tickets from travel agents or the Air Premia website.
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.
Spain Signs Agreement With Korean Air
An agreement has been signed between the authorities of Spain and Korean Air, the largest airline and flag carrier of South Korea, to mutually promote Spain’s tourism destinations, products and experiences in South Korea.
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Korean Air receives green light from Australia on business combination with Asiana
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its decision to clear Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines after conducting market consultation on the Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger with interested parties.
Korean Air to develop stealth UAV squadron
Korean Air was selected on August 12 as the preferred bidder for the Korean Agency for Defense Development’s (ADD) “stealth UAV squadron development” project. Korean Air has received high scores for its technology in the first stage of the bidding process. The stealth UAV squadron technology is being developed for the first time in Korea as a part of the ADD’s “Future Challenge Defense Technology R&D Project” to develop new weapon systems