Korean Air

Korean Air, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is the country's largest airline and flag carrier. A founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, Korean Air operates its primary hub at Incheon International Airport, which serves as a major transit point for travel between the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The airline serves over 120 destinations across 43 countries on six continents. Korean Air operates a diverse fleet including Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, and Airbus A380 aircraft for long-haul routes, along with Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 variants for regional and domestic services. The airline's cabin products include First Class Kosmo Suites with enclosed suites on the A380, Prestige Class with lie-flat seats and direct aisle access, and Economy Class. Korean Air is recognized for its distinctive in-flight dining, featuring Korean cuisine including bibimbap prepared with traditional recipes. The SKYPASS frequent flyer program offers multiple elite tiers and partnerships across the SkyTeam network. Korean Air is also one of the world's largest air cargo carriers, operating a dedicated freighter fleet of Boeing 747 cargo aircraft. The airline completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines in 2024, creating a combined carrier with one of the largest networks in Asia. Korean Air is a subsidiary of Hanjin Group, one of South Korea's major conglomerates. The airline has invested significantly in sustainability initiatives, including the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel on select routes.