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Korean Air to Increase Flights on China Routes

Flights between Korea and mainland China will increase from 13 times per week to 84 times per week by the end of March, and to 99 times per week in May.

Korean Air Gets Approval from UK on Asiana Merger, Awaits Green Light from EU, Japan, US

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its approval of Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines.

Korean Air to Introduce Vegan Meals Inspired from Traditional Cuisine

Korean Air is set to offer a new Korean-style vegan meal option starting from March, as the airline seeks to cater to the growing vegan population.

Korean Air to Resume More European Routes from March

Korean Air will resume services to four major destinations in Europe - Prague, Zurich, Istanbul and Madrid - starting from March.

Korean Air Receives Approval from China on Asiana Buyout

China's Ministry of Commerce has recently announced its approval of Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.

Korean Air Introduces Airbus 321neo with Fully Lie-flat Business Seats

Korean Air received its first Airbus 321neo, equipped with fully lie-flat seats in business class, making it the first Korean airline to offer the feature on a narrowbody aircraft.

Korean Air Updates Greek Travel Agents on Latest Route Network and Services

Greek travel agents attended a briefing held in Athens by Korean Air and Seoul Incheon Airport and received updates on the airline's latest services and products.

Korean Air to Resume Flights to Rome and Barcelona in September

Korean Air will resume its routes to Rome and Barcelona as of September after being suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Korean Air to Restore Long-haul Network Destinations in July

Korean Air will gradually resume its long-haul flight operations from July on the recovery of international travel demand.

Korean Air will be Global Top-10 Carrier After Merger with Asiana Airlines, Says CEO

Korean Air Chairman and CEO Walter Cho expects 2022 to be a crucial year as the airline both prepares for the post-pandemic era and completes its acquisition of Asiana Airlines.

AirlineRatings.com Announces World’s Top 20 Covid-19 Compliant Carriers

Safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.com has released a list of the World's Top 20 Airlines for COVID-19 compliance.

Aviation Bodies Join Forces for Smoother Slot Allocation

Airport operators, airlines and slot coordinators are working together on global guidelines for the allocation of airport slots, aiming to improve the traveler experience by ensuring schedule reliability.

IATA Moves Ahead with Resolutions to Upgrade Travel Experience

IATA endorsed five resolutions during its 75th annual general meeting, aiming to upgrade the travel experience.

Korean Air Celebrates 30 Years of Flights to Canada

Korean Air recently celebrated the 30th anniversary since its first scheduled service between Canada and South Korea and held events at the airports of Vancouver and Toronto.

Korean Air Announces 2018 Winter Schedule, Launches New Routes

Seoul-based Korean Air has announced changes to its flight schedule for the 2018 winter season, which include the launch of new routes.

Seoul-Athens Direct Air Link a Priority for Greece, Says Tourism Ministry

The South Korean government will support the efforts of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura for the launch of a direct Athens-Seoul air link.

Airport Privatization Not Always Best Option, IATA Says  

The privatization of airports is not always the best option, according to IATA, which called on governments to place priority on balancing the interests of consumers, airlines and investors.

Korean Air Wins Big at ‘Cellars in the Sky 2017’ Airline Wine Awards

Korean Air was honored with the top award in the "Best Business Class Red" category in the "Cellars in the Sky 2017" airline wine awards.

Korean Air to Debut CS300 Aircraft on Domestic Routes

Korean Air has filed plans to introduce Bombardier’s CS300 series aircraft into its domestic network as of late January.

GNTO, Tourism Ministry Reach Out to South Korean Market with Fam Trips

As part of its ongoing strategy to expand into new markets, the tourism ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently arranged a series of fam trips and meetings with journalists from South Korea.