Korean Air News
Korean Air increases flight frequencies to Americas
Korean Air has unveiled details of its flight schedule adjustment plans for the upcoming IATA Summer Season, from March 31st to October 26th 2013. The carrier will strengthen its routes to the Americas and provide customers with widened flight options.
Korean Air to launch A380 flights to Atlanta
Korean Air is launching A380 service between Atlanta and Seoul this August, making Korean Air the first airline to fly A380s into busy Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Korean Air to expand global network with next-gen aircraft
Korean Air will introduce nine additional next-generation aircraft to its fleet in 2013; two A380s, one A330-200, two B777-300ERs, two B737-900ERs, one B747-8F and one B777F.
Korean Air outlines fleet expansion plans for 2013
Korean Air will introduce nine additional next-generation aircraft to its fleet in 2013; two A380s, one A330-200, two B777-300ERs, two B737-900ERs, one B747-8F and one B777F. The arrival of the addition two A380s in July and October 2013, will bring the number of Korean Air’s A380s to seven.
Korean Air takes two titles at World Travel Awards
Korean Air has received the honour of being awarded two prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2012, held in New Delhi, India. The airline was named the World’s Most Innovative Airline and was also recognised with the World’s Excellence in Service Award; a highly competitive category with a nominee shortlist that encompassed high profile luxury brands from across the travel industry, including some very impressive hotels.
Korean Air signs broad Amadeus agreement
Korean Air and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, have signed a full content agreement providing travel agencies worldwide guaranteed access to the full range of fares and inventory through the Amadeus system. The agreement ensures that Korean Air’s schedules, fares and inventory content is available through all Amadeus points of sale worldwide, including travel agencies and travel management companies.
Korea Air launches new Saudi flights
Korean Air has launched flights between Seoul/Incheon and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. The Seoul/Incheon-Riyadh-Jeddah route will be operated with an Airbus 330-200, seating 218 passengers and equipped with Korean Air’s premium seats.
Robust trading at Korean Air
Korean Air has announced its financial results for the third quarter of financial 2012, posting net income of KRW340 billion for the period. Despite global external conditions, the airline recorded operating profit of KRW 313 billion for the period ending September 30th, showing a 30.5 per cent increase on the same period in 2011.
Korean Air claims World Travel Awards title
Korean Air has received the prestigious title of Asia’s Leading Airline First Class at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2012. Founded in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry, the World Travel Awards are recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.
Korean Air partners 2014 Incheon Asian Games
Korean Air has become an official sponsor and ‘Prestige Partner’ of the 17th Asian Games, to be held in Incheon, South Korea in September 2014. The airline has become the first Korean partner to officially sponsor the Games, with the official signing taking place at the Incheon Hyatt Hotel.
Korean Air boosts Middle East flights with Saudi departure
Korean Air has expanded its network to the Middle East with the announcement that a direct service between Korea and Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab state in Western Asia, will begin on November 9th 2012. Korean Air will commence the direct service three times a week, flying from Seoul/Incheon first to Riyadh and then onto Jeddah.
Korean Air finalises latest Boeing order
Boeing and Korean Air have finalised an order for two 777-300ERs airplanes. The order is valued at $596 million at Boeing list prices. “Korean Air has been a valued Boeing customer for over five decades and we are honored the airline has again chosen the 777-300ER to expand its long-haul fleet,” said Ihssane Mounir, vice president of sales and marketing for Greater China and Korea, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.