Korean Air signs a $44.6 billion Boeing order for 103 aircraft to modernize its fleet and expand after the Asiana merger.
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Korean Air (KE) and Asiana Airlines (OZ) are introducing free Starlink Wi-Fi on board their aircraft, giving passengers faster internet access without an additional connectivity charge.
Korean Air (KE) has been fined 10 million won ($7,400) by South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport after 52 international passengers were mistakenly taken to the domestic terminal at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) instead of the international arrivals facility.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has acquired an undisclosed stake in Hanjin KAL, the holding company of Korean Air, marking its first known investment in a foreign airline group and setting the stage for a broader strategic partnership.
Korean Air launches nonstop Seoul to Melbourne flights with Boeing 787-9 service for the 2026 to 2027 summer season.
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.
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.