Korean Airlines replaced the former Korean carrier Korean National Airlines in 1962 and was privatized by the Hanjin Transport Group on March 1, 1969. It is one of the largest Airlines of Asia, based in southern part of the country.
Achievements:
- Best First/Business Class Airline;
- Best Frequent Flyer Program (for its Skypass program) in TIMES Readers’ Travel Choice Awards 2006.
- 2 Mercury Award (for its in-flight catering).
- Phoenix Award (for overcoming challenges in the global airline industry from Air Transport World (ATW).
Korean Airlines (KSE: 003490) or KAL has its hub at Incheon International Airport (international) and at Gimpo International Airport or Kimpo International Airport (domestic). Divisions of KAL:
- Korean Air Cargo - Took over Lufthansa in 2005 to be the largest commercial air cargo in 2004 and 2005.
- Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAA) - Provides aircraft maintenance support to U.S. Department of Defense and carries out R & D in launch vehicle, satellite, commercial and military aircraft, helicopter, and simulation systems.
Korean Air destinations include all continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania (Australia and New Zealand). Domestic air flies to 14 cities, International Air to 35 countries and 96 cities, Passengers to 31 countries and 98 cities and Cargo to 27 countries and 47 cities.
Among new services are the regular cargo services between Incheon and Qingdao, four times a week using an Airbus A300-600 freighter.
Their leading customized SKYPASS program is a frequent flyer plan. Referred by a blue card with a motto “Beyond your Imagination", Skypass is allotted only to those patronized customers who fly a certain number of miles per two-year cycle. However the membership is for lifetime.
Korean Airlines provides Special Assistance for different groups of people:
Disabled:
- Wheelchair services
- Electric cart services
- Transportation services with specially equipped vehicle to passengers with disabilities
There are also special services for both domestic and international flyers who is under maternity observations.
Infants:
- Infant are provided with in-flight meals - Powdered milk, formula baby food and orange juice.
- Collapsible stroller, a carriage, a baby basinet or a car seat.
Pets
Kennel sized - Carry on or Cargo compartment to carry Pets. One pet per passenger.
Unaccompanied Minors
Korean Air flight attendants take care of the children for their safe and comfortable journey.
Special Meals systems:
- Vegetarian Meals
- Health Conscious Meals
- Religious Meals
- Baby/Infant Meal
- Child Meal
Other In-flights Attractions:
- Music (Korean latest tracks, 16 channels, selection among traditional Korean music)
- Movies
- Short Programs (games, movies and music on videos)
Under the chairmanship of Mr. Cho Yangho, KAL is headquartered in:
Korean Air Operations Center,
1370, Gonghang-dong,
Gangseo-gu, Seoul,
Korea 157-712.
Phone: 1-800-438-5000 (USA & CANADA Toll-Free)
001-213-484-1900 (Overseas).
Web: www.koreanair.com
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