Korean Air News
Korean Air finalises order for 33 A350s
Korean Air has become a new customer for the A350 Family following the signature of a firm order with Airbus for 33 aircraft. The order covers 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s.
Korean Air celebrates 45 years of serving New York
Korean Air celebrated its 45th anniversary of serving New York on March 29. To celebrate this milestone, Korean Air hosted a special event at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Among the highlights was the recognition of the 45th passenger checked-in on the airline’s Seoul Incheon-bound flight KE082, who was presented with a Prestige (business) class round trip ticket between Seoul Incheon and New York.
Korean Air celebrates 55th anniversary
Marking Korean Air’s 55th anniversary, Walter Cho, Korean Air’s Chairman and CEO, addressed the entire team in a commemorative message posted on the company’s intranet today, March 4.
European Commission Conditionally Clears Korean Air’s Merger with Asiana Airlines
The European Commission (EC) has granted conditional approval for Korean Air’s merger with Asiana Airlines, marking a significant step forward in the consolidation of the two carriers. The approval is contingent upon Korean Air’s adherence to certain commitments aimed at addressing competition concerns, including divesting Asiana Airlines’ cargo freighter business and facilitating the entry of a new airline on designated passenger routes.
Japan Fair Trade Commission Approves Korean Air’s Merger with Asiana Airlines
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has granted approval for the business combination of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, marking a significant step in their merger process. This approval follows engagements and discussions to address competition concerns raised by the JFTC, including divesting slots on certain routes and addressing competition in the cargo network.
Korean Air releases a new safety video featuring virtual humans
Korean Air has released a new inflight safety video featuring virtual humans. The video features a virtual human in a Korean Air flight attendant uniform giving safety instructions within a virtual setting.
Korean Air CEO: “2024 will be a year of change and innovation, a time to return to the fundamentals”
In a New Year’s message to the Korean Air team, Korean Air’s Chairman and CEO, Walter Cho, shared that he expected 2024 to be a big milestone for the aviation industry with various changes and innovations shaping the year. Cho emphasized safety and service, and asked his colleagues for their full support to successfully complete the acquisition of Asiana Airlines in 2024.
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines join hands for Han River clean-up
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees volunteered at a Han River clean-up event in Yeouido, Seoul on October 20 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the two airlines’ transpacific joint venture.
Korean Air and Delta hold promotional events to celebrate fifth anniversary of joint venture
In the fifth year of Korean Air and Delta Air Line’s successful transpacific joint venture, the two airlines have and continue to organize various campaigns and events in both Korea and the U.S. to celebrate this milestone.
Korean Air introduces Cargo SAF Program
Korean Air will launch a program to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for air cargo operations in cooperation with air cargo customers and forwarders.
Korean Air donates upcycled first aid kits made from uniforms
Korean Air recently created and donated 500 first aid pouches upcycled from used pilot and cabin crew uniforms to Seoul Gangseo Senior Welfare Center and Incheon Yongyu Elementary School. The first aid kits consisted of essential medicine funded by donations from the airline’s employees.
Korean Air partners with GS Caltex to test Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Korean Air has partnered with GS Caltex, a globally-recognized Korean energy and chemical company, to conduct test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test flights using SAF will be analyzed and the results will be used by the Korean government to establish SAF quality standards and accelerate commercialization.