Korean Air News
Korean Air achieves record high Q2 results
Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, announced today its financial results for the second quarter of 2010 ending on June 30, 2010, which hit a record high in terms of the operating revenue.
Korean Air posts record profits
A resurgent Korean economy led by booming technology exports has helped the country’s largest carrier, Korean Air, post record first quarter sales and operating profits. The airline also said it expects to beat its 2010 profit target as the global appetite for technology returns, plus strong growth in transit passenger numbers and plans to boost international routes.
Muchol Shin, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Korean Air @ ITB 2010
Muchol Shin, Vice President - Int’l Communications Strategy, Corporate Communications, Korean Air, interviewed at ITB 2010
Korean Air resumes service to St. Petersburg
Enjoy St. Petersburg, the second largest city of Russia and the city of a white night, with Korean Air!
Korean Air Expands Codeshare with Garuda
Travelers will have easier access to Indonesia with Korean Air’s expanded codeshare relationship with Garuda Indonesia Airlines.
Korean Air A380 ‘in time for Olympics’
Korean Air will operate an Airbus A380 to London in time for the 2012 London Olympics, its chief executive has confirmed. The aircraft – which was meant to be in operation in time for the Beijing Olympics – would start flying from Seoul to London in time for the Games
Korean Air plans China additions
Korean Air is adding two new nonstop services to China from Incheon International Airport in Seoul.
Korean Air reveals new Airbus order
Korean Air has placed a new firm order with Airbus for six more A330-200 aircraft. The order is the first for the new 238 tonne increased take-off weight version of the popular twin-engine widebody, offering an extended flying range of up to 7,200 nautical miles.
Korean Air buys two further superjumbos
Korean Air is to buy two additional Airbus A380 superjumbos, bringing its total A380 order to ten.Korean Air said the additional order for two planes would cost US$514 million in list price terms. The planes would be delivered in May and June, 2014.
Korean Air introduces organic menus
Korean Air will offer passengers a taste of truly healthy in-flight meals prepared with top quality ingredients such as organic vegetables and grains.
Korean Air drops venture with Okay Air
Korean Air Co said it has decided not to proceed with a plan to establish a joint venture with China’s Okay Airways.
Korean Airlines Adds ABACUS to Enhance Booking Reliability
Korean Airlines, has added an ABACUS solution to enhance booking reliability with travel agents. The airline has upgraded its booking reliability with the help of ABACUS after implementing AnswerBack earlier this month. With AnswerBack, ABACUS-powered travel agents can now confirm their customerså’ bookings on Korean Airlines faster than ever.