SEOUL- Korean Air (KE) commemorated its 45th year of operations in New York on March 29, 2024. In honor of this significant occasion, Korean Air organized a unique gathering at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Notable moments included acknowledging the 45th passenger checked in for flight KE082 bound for Seoul Incheon (ICN), who was awarded a Prestige (business) class round-trip ticket between Seoul Incheon and New York.
Korean Air Celebrates 45 Years of Service
Jihyeon Kim, the recipient of the business class round-trip tickets, expressed joy, saying, “What an amazing surprise this is for me! I’ve been a loyal Korean Air passenger all my life, and I’m thrilled to continue my journey with them.”
Passengers on board KE082 were each given a specially-designed tote bag to mark the occasion. These bags were created in collaboration with the Korean Association of New York Artists (KANA), a non-profit organization supporting young Korean-American artists and fostering cultural connections between the two countries.
Since its inaugural flight KE008 on March 29, 1979, from Gimpo Airport to New York JFK Airport via Anchorage, Korean Air has been instrumental in linking Korea and the U.S. Initially operating three weekly flights, demand quickly grew, leading to 10 flights per week by 1986.
Today, Korean Air operates 14 round-trip flights per week, underscoring its commitment to facilitating travel and strengthening economic ties between Korea and the U.S.
In 2023, a total of 417,920 passengers traveled on this route, making it the airline’s second most popular route in the U.S. after Los Angeles.
The airline utilizes wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8I to ensure passenger comfort.
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