Korean Air News
Korean Air unveils flagship Incheon First and Prestige Class lounges
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, opening April 17 and 16, respectively. Following a KRW 110 billion investment, the airline has successfully modernized its entire lounge network at Incheon. The expansion more than doubles the airline’s total lounge capacity at the terminal, preparing for increased passenger volumes ahead of its planned integration with Asiana Airlines.
Korean Air expands direct system connection for cargo customers
Korean Air has launched a new Application Programming Interface (API)-based solution that enables direct integration between its cargo system and its customers’ in-house systems. This initiative is part of the airline’s response to rapid e-commerce growth and the increasing market demand for greater logistics transparency and efficiency. The new API solution allows for the real-time exchange of data. This integration enables customers to perform key tasks such as checking schedules, viewing rates, making reservations, and transmitting waybills directly from proprietary platforms without having to access a separate system.
Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet
Boeing and Korean Air announced today the airline’s intent to purchase 103 of Boeing’s fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier’s growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years.
Korean Air unveils newly renovated lounges at Incheon Airport
Korean Air has completed the first phase of its lounge renewal project at Incheon International Airport, unveiling a fully redesigned Miler Club and Prestige East (Right) Lounge on August 18. In addition, two new Prestige Garden Lounges have opened at the far ends of the terminal, following the airport’s recent expansion.
Korean Air employees lend helping hands in Nepal and Mongolia
Korean Air recently carried out a series of volunteer and environmental initiatives in Nepal and Mongolia, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the global communities it serves. From May 19 to 24, members of one of Korean Air’s in-house volunteer groups traveled to Chitwan, Nepal - located about 150 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu - to support a local children’s daycare center. While the region is known for its rich natural environment and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it continues to face critical shortages in basic infrastructure such as electricity, gas, healthcare and education.
Delta, Korean Air to strengthen partnerships with WestJet
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 Onex, a Canadian investor and alternative asset manager. Affiliated funds and co-investors of the Onex Group intend to participate in the sale alongside Onex Partners. These investments build on each airline’s existing relationship with WestJet to provide further benefits to customers in North America, Europe, Asia and beyond.
Korean Air partners with UNICEF Korea to support children worldwide
Korean Air has joined forces with UNICEF Korea in a new initiative aimed at supporting children around the world. The partnership agreement was signed on April 21 at the Korean Air’s headquarters in Seoul, with Keehong Woo, Vice Chairman of Korean Air and Mijin Cho, Secretary General of UNICEF Korea in attendance. As part of the collaboration, the two organizations will launch the “Flight for Better Tomorrow” campaign, expected to begin as early as May 2025. The program will introduce an easy way for travelers to make online donations while booking their flights—making it easier to give back through travel.
Korean Air celebrates inaugural flight to Kobe
Korean Air marked the launch of its new Seoul Incheon-Kobe route, with commemorative events held at both Seoul Incheon International Airport and Kobe Airport on April 18. Korean Air is the first Korean flag carrier to operate flights on this route. The airline now operates a twice-daily round-trip service between Seoul Incheon and Kobe.
Korean Air Unveils Comprehensive Lounge Renovations and Premium Economy Launch in Strategic Service
Korean Air is enhancing its service offering by upgrading its airport lounges and introducing Premium Economy cabins, in line with its new corporate identity and the upcoming integration with Asiana Airlines. At Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, the airline will expand and renovate lounges by building new “Prestige Class Garden Lounges” in both the east and west wings and enlarging the existing Prestige Class and Miler Club Lounges, with phased openings starting in August 2025. Renovations in the west wing’s First Class and Prestige Class Lounges are expected to be completed by April 2026, resulting in six lounges with 2.5 times more space and doubled seating capacity.
Korean Air to launch flights to Kobe, Japan
Korean Air will commence twice-daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Kobe from April 18, becoming the first Korean flag carrier to operate this route. The morning flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 8:25 am, arriving at Kobe at 10:00 am, with the return flight departing from Kobe at 11:00 am and arriving at Seoul Incheon at 1:00 pm. The afternoon service will depart from Seoul Incheon at 3:50 pm, reaching Kobe at 5:30 pm, while the return flight will leave Kobe at 6:30 pm and arrive at Seoul Incheon at 8:40 pm. The flight time is approximately two hours.
Korean Air celebrates 30 years of service to China
Korean Air celebrates 30 years of connecting Korea and China with commemorative events at four major Chinese airports across its network. The airline hosted passenger appreciation events at Beijing Capital International Airport and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport. The 30th passengers to check in on flight KE2202 from Beijing Capital to Seoul Gimpo, and flight KE832 from Shenyang to Seoul Incheon received round-trip Prestige Class tickets to Korea. All passengers received 30th anniversary commemorative tote bags.
Korean Air will increase capacity by resuming and adding services to China
Korean Air will increase capacity by resuming and adding services to China, and increasing frequencies on select routes to Japan to meet rising demand.