Korean Air plans to reinstate some previously suspended domestic flights in May, a sign that domestic demand is beginning to recover from the COVID-19 crisis in South Korea.
Korean Air chairman and CEO Walter Cho has succeeded in repelling a challenge to his leadership from a coalition of shareholder groups allied with his sister Heather Cho.
Korean Air’s parent company Hanjin KAL has hit back with regulatory complaints against two shareholders that are attempting to take over management control of the flag carrier.
Korean Air has begun using grounded Airbus A330 passenger aircraft for some cargo-only flights and intends to extend this initiative to more destinations.
Korean Air is requiring all passengers boarding U.S. flights at Incheon Airport to undergo temperature checks, either with thermal imaging cameras or handheld thermometers.
Korean Air selected Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) to power up to 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft in a key regional win for the engine maker.
The SkyTeam member is opening flights from Seoul to Budapest in May, less than a year after LOT Polish Airlines began operating between the destinations.
Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations served by the aircraft type.
When it comes to defining what makes the perfect airport partner, most airlines have a whole list of requirements, ranging from marketing support to comprehensive data analysis on the potential market for the new route. But when it comes to Korean Air, vice-president network planning team, passenger network and sales Hoyoon Jeong says there is only one, simple requirement to start the conversation: do you have the right slots?
Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations served by the aircraft type.
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