Korean Air (KE) will strengthen its presence in Japan with the launch of a daily service between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) from December 23, creating a new direct link between South Korea and Japan’s Chugoku region.
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Korean Air launches nonstop Seoul to Melbourne flights with Boeing 787-9 service for the 2026 to 2027 summer season.
Asiana Airlines (OZ) shareholders have approved the carrier’s merger with Korean Air (KE), clearing a major corporate hurdle ahead of the launch of South Korea’s integrated flag carrier.
Alaska Airlines (AS) is expanding its Korean Air (KE) codeshare network beyond Seoul, adding 5 routes that connect through Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Bangkok (BKK), Busan (PUS), Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), and Singapore (SIN).
Jin Air and Eastar Jet are launching services to Yichang, Zhangjiajie and other smaller Chinese cities as Korea-China passenger traffic climbs 22 percent to 9.54 million and regional airports grow faster than Seoul.
Entertainment systems, cabin service, food quality, seat comfort and connectivity now shape the overall experience as much as the destination itself.
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Executive compensation in South Korea tends to be more conservative than in the United States, but can still reach substantial levels at large conglomerates
Alaska Airlines (AS) and Korean Air (KE) have submitted a filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking approval for a new codeshare partnership.
Korean Air cabin crew salaries in 2026 are built around a base salary combined with hourly flying pay and international allowances.