December 2012, Korean Air Monthly Video Newsletter [HD]

Korean Air monthly video newsletter, content of this issue contains of 
(1) Enjoy Korean Traditional Fare In Flight With Korean Air. 
(2) Korean Air to introduce its third SkyTeam livery aircraft. 
(3) Korean Air Aims to Become the Number One Aerospace Company in Asia. 
(4) World Scene, Moscow and Rome

Morning Calm Magazine, December 2012

Morning Calm, Korean Air in-flight magazine, December issue cover image is Korean quilting. Click this link to read this month issue. http://morningcalm.koreanair.com/ Enjoy it.

Beyond Magazine, December 2012

Beyond, Korean Air in-flight entertainment magazine, this month cover story is Arthur Rubinstein. Click this link to view our December issue.http://beyond.koreanair.com/

Korean Air’s 3rd SkyTeam Livery Aircraft

Korean Air made public of its third SkyTeam livery aircraft on November 7.

Korean Air’s third SkyTeam livery aircraft that presented itself is a B737-800. The newly wrapped aircraft with a configuration of 149 seats will operate short-haul routes including China, Japan and South East Asia.

SkyTeam’s “Caring More About You” philosophy remains consistent throughout the member airlines, and the unified SkyTeam livery serves as further proof of this consistency. The delicate design includes features such as the dark blue SkyTeam logo on the tail fin and the SkyTeam name in large, dark blue letters along the front side of the fuselage.

The first aircraft wrapped in SkyTeam colors, a B777-200 with a configuration of 260 seats, began its operation in 2009 and the second aircraft, a B737-800 in 2011.

Istanbul, 1 of our 122 destinations

Korean Air serves 4 weekly flights between Incheon and Istanbul.

World Smile Day 2012

Smile makes the world more beautiful.

Korean Air Video Newsletter, September 2012

Korean Air monthly video newsletter, content of this issue contains of (1) SkyTeam welcomes Aerolineas Argentinas on board. (2) Boeing 777-200ER to serve the Incheon-Vladivostok route. (3) Frequency on Incheon-Okayama route increased. (4) World Scene, episode 1.

Morning Calm Magazine, September 2012

Morning Calm, Korean Air in-flight magazine, September issue cover image is traditional Korean paper. Click this link to read this month issue. http://morningcalm.koreanair.com/ Enjoy it.

Beyond Magazine, September 2012

Beyond magazine. Click this link to view September in-flight program.http://beyond.koreanair.com/

Korean Air Video Newsletter, August 2012

Korean Air monthly video newsletter, content of this issue contains of (1) Korean Air's Business Class Lounges Named Tops by Frequent Business Travelers. (2) 19th Travel Photo Contest. (3) Korean Air A380 Kosmo Suite Photo Gallery.

Morning Calm Magazine, August 2012

Morning Calm, Korean Air in-flight magazine, August issue cover image is traditional Korean bamboo-handled fan. Click this link to read this month issue. http://morningcalm.koreanair.com/ Enjoy it.

Beyond Magazine, August 2012

Your trip will be more entertaining with Beyond magazine. Click this link to view August in-flight program. http://beyond.koreanair.com/

Fly Korean Air to London Heathrow & Gatwick.

Morning Calm Magazine, July 2012

Morning Calm, Korean Air in-flight magazine, July issue cover image is tradition Korean hat. Click this link to read this month issue. http://morningcalm.koreanair.com/ Enjoy it.

Beyond Magazine, July 2012

Your trip will be more entertaining with Beyond magazine. Click this link to view July in-flight program. http://beyond.koreanair.com/

July 2012, Korean Air Monthly Video Newsletter

Korean Air will launch Incheon to Yangon flight.

Korean Air will launch 4 weekly nonstop flights from Incheon to Yangon, Myanmar starting September 13,

Seoul Summer Sale 2012

Seoul Summer Sale 2012 from June 29 to July 29. Happy a nice shopping. 

Happy Father's Day 2012

Sunday, June 17, 2012, Happy Father's Day

Korean Air TV commercial - Kenya

A Korean Air TV commercial featuring the breathtaking scenery of Kenya.

June 5, World Environment Day

June 5, World Environment Day.
Let's save the environment, Be green!

Morning Calm Magazine, June 2012

Morning Calm, Korean Air in-flight magazine, this month cover image is Wancho (sedge) woven boxes. Click this link to read this month issue. http://morningcalm.koreanair.com/ Enjoy it.

Beyond Magazine, June 2012

Your trip will be more entertaining with Beyond magazine. Click this link to view this month in-flight program on your next journey with us. http://beyond.koreanair.com/

June 2012, Korean Air Monthly Video Newsletter [HD]

Korean Air monthly video newsletter, content of this issue contains of 
1. Korean Air A380s’ In-flight Duty Free Showcase is the World No.1. 
2. Korean Air Generous New Baggage Allowance. 
3. Dialogue with Kenyan Ambassador. 
4. Fly Korean Air to the Pacific Islands.

Korean Air Video Newsletter, May 2012

Korean Air will start its 3 weekly flights to Nairobi on June 21.

Happy Mother's Day 2012.

Happy Easter 2012

Korean Air Video Newsletter, April 2012

Hanjin Group Takes a New Leap in Central Asia Navoi Project

In the photo, Mr. Chang Hoon Chi, President and COO of Korean Air (5th from the left); H.E. Jun Daewan, Ambassador of Korea Republic to the Republic of Uzbekistan (3^rd  from the left); Mr. Azimov Rustam Sadikovich, First Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan (4th from the left); Mr. Tyan Valery, Director General of Uzbekistan Airways (6th from the left)

Hanjin Group’s ‘Navoi Project’, a project to develop Uzbekistan Navoi Airport as an international logistics hub in central Asia, has achieved an important landmark with the opening of the residential ‘HJ Navoi Complex’. Korean Air, a core subsidiary of Hanjin Group, held an opening ceremony for the Complex yesterday 19^th of March.

The ‘HJ Navoi Complex’ is built on an 18,188 square meter site near Navoi International Airport, in order to support the development of the Navoi Free Industrial-Economic Zone (FIEZ). The Complex consists of three buildings with 51 rooms, with leisure facilities such as a fitness centre and swimming pool, for the use of Navoi FIEZ and airport related personnel. 

Hanjin Group has progressed the ‘Navoi Project’ to provide a new growth momentum and to help Korean businesses enter the Central Asian Market. Hanjin’s ‘Navoi Project’ includes managing, alongside the Uzbekistan government, Navoi International Airport - modernizing airport facilities, establishing a global air cargo network and constructing an advanced logistics complex.

With the opening of the ‘HJ Navoi Complex’ the Hanjin Group will now be able to create a new logistics market as the FIEZ logistics volume will go up. In addition the Uzbekistan government will have increased momentum in attracting foreign businesses.

Among the eighty guests at the ceremony were Mr. Chang Hoon Chi, President and COO of Korean Air; Mr. Kyoo Won Kang, Senior Vice President of Korean Air; Mr. Azimov Rustam Sadikovich, First Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Mr. Tyan Valery, Director General of Uzbekistan Airways.

Mr. Chi the President and COO of Korean Air said. “HJ Navoi Complex is the first chapter in Hanjin Group’s efforts to develop an advanced logistics complex in the FIEZ area.”

“This facility will not only provide a stable and pleasant residential environment for the regional workers in Navoi but will also contribute in attracting foreign businesses to the Navoi FIEZ area.”

Navoi FIEZ is a 5million square meter site created by local government legislation in 2008. The Uzbekistan government is currently working to accelerate foreign investment in electricity, electronic, machinery, petro chemistry and medical areas. Corporates from seventeen countries, including South Korea, China, Oman, Singapore and India, are currently constructing facilities in the area.

To upgrade the standard of the HJ Navoi Complex, Korean Air has utilised its cargo flights to transport good quality Korean furniture, kitchen utensils, and building materials for installation.

The HJ Navoi Complex will improve the work and living conditions and play an important role in successfully developing the Navoi FIEZ. In addition, by providing international standard accommodation for tourists traveling to nearby attractions such as the “Silk Road”, Bukhara and Samarkand, it will support the development of the Navoi tourism industry.

Hanjin Group will develop the 1.2 million square meter land in correlation with the development status of the Navoi FIEZ in order for it to play a crucial role in the success of the Navoi project.

Hanjin Group, since its first operation of cargo flights to Navoi in August 2008, has been conducting a variety of projects to create Navoi as a logistics hub of Central Asia.

Since January 2009, Hanjin Group has managed Navoi International Airport hand in hand with the Uzbekistan government. In January 2010 Hanjin Transportation Co., Ltd. co-established ‘Eurasia Logistics Service’ with one of the local ground transport companies in Navoi and in August 2010, built a new Navoi Cargo Terminal, designed to handle 100,000 tons of cargo a year to strengthen the ground network of Central Asia.

Korean Air the Official Sponsor of ‘2014 Incheon Asian Games’

Present were Chairman and CEO of the Hanjin Group, Yang Ho Cho (left); President of OCA, Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah (middle); and President of the organizing committee of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Yong-soo Kim (right).

Korean Air has become the official sponsor of the 17th Asian Games to be held in Incheon in September 2014.

Korean Air signed the MOU to officially sponsor the 2014 Incheon Asian Games at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) advisory board meeting in Bangkok, Thailand today.  Present were Chairman and CEO of the Hanjin Group, Yang Ho Cho; President of OCA, Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah; and President of the organizing committee of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Yong-soo Kim.

Korean Air, as the official and highest-ranking sponsor, the ‘Prestige Partner’ of the Games, will underwrite air tickets, luggage and most areas related to air transport as well as participate in the construction of Wang San Marina which will be used during the games. Hanjin group will also give its full support and construct a brand new hotel to accommodate participating squads.

Korean Air Chairman Cho’s goal to improve the level of Asian sports has led him to lend his and his airline’s support to the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. 

Mr. Cho’s passion for sports is well known. He successfully lead the winning bid committee for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics in Korea, and is the only Asian on Prince Albert of Monaco’s Peace and Sports foundation.  Mr. Cho is now working as an advisor to the 2014 Incheon Asian Games organizing committee, and foresees that the 2014 event will promote tourism in his country and contribute to the Korean economy. 

Korean Air Monthly Video Newsletter, March 2012

Korean Air to Introduce Direct Flights to Nairobi Starting June

Korean Air will launch nonstop service on June 21 from Seoul Incheon to Nairobi in Kenya. Korean Air will become the first airline that operates direct flights from Northeast Asia to Nairobi, the gateway to East Africa as well as the hottest destination in Central and South Africa.

Korean Air’s new service to Nairobi will be operated by A330-200 aircraft with a total capacity of 226 seats. KE959 will depart from Seoul Incheon every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 22:15 and will arrive in Nairobi at 05:30 on the next day. As for the return flight, KE960 will depart from Nairobi at 10:30 every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and will arrive in Seoul Incheon at 04:50 on the next day.

“The launch of Korean Air’s nonstop service between Seoul Incheon and Nairobi is not only an exciting addition to the airline’s global network, but also serves as a catalyst in facilitating travel between Northeast Asia and Africa. With only 13 hours of flying time, it will offer passengers the ultimate convenience in travelling between the two cities. The launch of this new route also means that both   business and leisure travelers will be able to enjoy utmost comfort and ease during the journey travelling with Korean Air,” comments Korean Air’s Managing VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Jaeho Kim

Kenya is the center of East Africa where hundreds of renowned international companies and organizations are based in, including 120 foreign embassies, United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP), the United Nations Office and UN-Habitat.

Nairobi is home to an array of tourist attractions. Nicknamed as the “Safari Capital of the World”, it has several national parks where visitors can experience an intimate and authentic wildlife and nature in broad grasslands such as Serengeti, Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve. In addition, Zambezi River, the fourth-longest river in Africa, as well as Victoria Falls, which is designated as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are both located on the border of the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Also, Republic of Mauritius and Seychelles, two of the most popular leisure destinations with luxurious resort areas, are located not far away from Kenya. 

Korean Air has been serving major destinations in Africa through codesharing with Kenya Airways, one of the SkyTeam alliance members. Passengers who purchase tickets from Korean Air and fly with Kenya Airways can also earn Korean Air mileage. Riding on the launch of new route to Nairobi as well as maintaining a close partnership with Kenya Airways, Korean Air will continue to provide passengers with a convenient schedule and wide network to Africa via its award winning hub Incheon International Airport. 

Korean Air Video Newsletter, February 2012

Korean Air Announces Q4 and Full-Year Performance for 2011

Seoul, 31 January 2012 – Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, announced today its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

The airline posted operating revenue of 3,062.1 billion KRW for the fourth quarter of 2011, up 7.7% compared to the same period last year, and an operating profit amounted to 76.8 billion KRW. International passenger and cargo businesses remained the major revenue contributors for the airline in Q4, accounting for 55.1% and 29.3% of the operating revenue respectively. Compared to the same period last year, net income for Q4 returned to the black and reached 125 billion KRW.

For the full year of 2011, the airline recorded operating revenue of 11,805.3 billion KRW, up 4.7% year-on-year, and operating profit of 394.1 billion KRW. However, due to a surge in jet fuel expenses, a net loss is resulted during the period.

International Passenger Business

During the quarter, it saw increased traffic across all routes, including Americas (up 12%), South-east Asian countries (up 12%), and China (up 14%); the international passenger segment recorded a Y-o-Y growth of 10.6% and 10.2% in passenger carrying capacity and traffic, reaching 21,081 million ASK and 15,774 million RPK respectively.    Overseas inbound traffic lifted 15% compared to the same period last year.

According to IATA, international air traffic is expected to grow by 5.2% in 2012, in which Asia region growth rate is projected to exceed 7%, and hence passenger traffic is expected to continue on a steadily upward trend. In addition, with the introduction of new routes (e.g. Incheon – DaNang, Incheon – Gatwick, Incheon – Urumqi and Incheon – Nairobi) and stepping up frequency on selected routes, such as Busan – Hong Kong, Incheon – Qingdao, Incheon – Tianjin, Jeju – Beijing and etc., the airline sees potential growth in passenger traffic.

With the latest addition of more fuel efficient aircrafts to the fleet, including Airbus A380 and Boeing B777-300ER, the airline is expected to see improvement in profitability.

Cargo Business

Cargo traffic recorded a year-on-year fall of 6.7% to 2,284 million FTK as it saw a Y-o-Y decrease of 10% and 4% in Korea outbound traffic and transit traffic respectively. While outbound cargo traffic from China reported a slump, outbound traffic from south-east Asian Countries, Japan, Americas and Europe recorded increases of 6%, 5%, 6% and 3% respectively. In Q4, it saw the return of wet-lease aircraft in October and November for profitability improvement. Charter flights to Sao Paulo and Lima were also put into operation in the quarter.

Going into 2012, cargo traffic is expected to be on a steadily upward trend with the Free Trade Agreement between Europe and Korea and The London Olympic Games. Korean Air will strive to enhance profitability and sustain growth by focusing operation on new markets development. Korean Air also sees the potential of leveraging Brazil as a hub and builds the cargo network in Latin America.

Korean Air will continue to expand its business prudently while enhancing the quality of its service in 2012. With its long-standing commitment to achieving “Excellence in Flight”, Korean Air aims to provide the best quality to its customers while bringing the best returns to its shareholders.

* Exchange rate on December 31, 2011: 1 US Dollar = [1153.3] KRW

Korean Air TV Commercial Series, Canada, Heliski

Korean Air Monthly Video Newsletter, January 2012

Korean Air to Introduce Direct Flights to Da Nang Starting January

Korean Air is to launch direct flights between Incheon International Airport in Seoul and Da Nang starting from 19th January 2012 with two flights per week.

Korean Air’s new service to Da Nang, the airline’s third destination in Vietnam, will be operated by B737-800 aircraft with a total capacity of 145 seats. The flight will depart Seoul Incheon every Thursday and Sunday at 19:00 and will arrive in Da Nang at 22:10 on the same day. The return flight will depart Da Nang at 23:20 every Thursday and Sunday and will return to Seoul Incheon at 05:30 on the next day. With the launch of this new route, Korean Air connects passengers from all destinations worldwide to Da Nang via Incheon International Airport, its award winning hub, while offering utmost comfort and ease during the journey.

Da Nang, Vietnam's third largest city after Ho Chi Min (in the south) and Hanoi (in the north), is rich with cultural heritage; as well as with a setting of spectacular natural beauty, this popular tourist attraction is renowned for its luxury resorts and restaurants in ‘Non Nuoc’ beach looking over pure white sandy beach and the sea.

The city also has more tourist attractions such as ‘Hue’, a former capital of Vietnam, and ‘Hoi An’, an ancient town - both of which are designated by UNESCO as World Heritages of Vietnam. Whether a traveler is looking for a luxurious retreat, or a cultural journey, Da Nang is the answer to all.

Korean Air currently operates 18 flights a week between Seoul and Vietnam, including the 7 flights per week service on the Incheon-Hanoi route and the 11 flights per week service on the Incheon-Ho Chi Min route. With the addition of the Incheon-Da Nang route, Korean Air will now fly to Vietnam 20 times a week, covering the three largest cities in North, South and Central area.

This new route further demonstrates the airline’s continued commitment to passengers – offering its extensive global network with a wider range of options for each of its passengers, delivering true “Excellence in Flight”.

KOREAN AIR RECEIVES WORLD TRAVEL AWARD 2011 WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE AIRLINE 


January 12, 2012 - KOREAN AIR, last night 11 January, received the accolade of being named the World’s Most Innovative Airline at The World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony 2011, held in Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1993 and described as the 'Oscars' of the travel and tourism industry, the evening marks the culmination of a year-long search for the very best travel and tourism brands in the world, and awarded the winners from WTA’s regional heats. The award was received by, Korean Air’s Managing VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Jaeho Kim who said: “Korean Air is honoured to be recognised for the efforts we have made in changing the way our customers view air travel. We are particularly proud of the innovation shown in the unique design of our A380 aircraft – the business class only deck, the Duty Free Showcase and the Celestial Bar all add to a memorable inflight experience for our passengers and a return to the days when flying was glamorous!” Manon Han, Executive Vice President, World Travel Awards, said: “The past year has been one of the most challenging yet for aviation, however, Korean Air has bucked the trend and gained market share by providing travellers with ground-breaking levels of service. For this reason, Korean Air has been named ‘World’s Most Innovative Airline’ by World Travel Awards.” 2011 was the year Korean Air introduced the magnificent A380 aircraft to its fleet and proved beyond a doubt that it is a truly innovative airline. Choosing to create a spacious environment for its passengers, the A380 has only 407 seats and Korean Air was the first airline to announce that the entire upper deck would be devoted to the business traveller with just 94 ‘Prestige’ business class seats. This year also marked the debut of Korean Air’s unique and stylish on-board Celestial Bar in addition to its Duty Free Showcase which was fitted into all A380 interiors to provide passengers with the ultimate on-board experience.