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Korean Air tests UAM operations on island routes off Incheon

The urban air mobility (UAR) operation tests marked a step toward expanding the technology beyond population centers.

2026.10.21

Airline fuel surcharges jump 40% in two months on long-haul routes

Korean Air's fuel surcharge will rise to Level 23 in October, adding up to 362,600 won ($265) each way on major North American routes.

2026.9.16

Korean Air finalizes purchase agreement for 103 Boeing aircraft, GE engines

The carrier finalized 60 trillion won ($44.8 billion) in aircraft, engine and maintenance agreements ahead of its planned Asiana integration.

2026.9.16

Korean Air-Asiana merger mileage plan approved with 1:1 conversion, 10-year validity

The Fair Trade Commission approved Korean Air's mileage integration plan, preserving Asiana miles for 10 years but setting a 1 to 0.82 ratio for miles earned through credit cards and partners.

2026.9.15

Korean Air to begin booking migration ahead of Asiana integration

Korean Air will begin moving Asiana reservations to its system in November, assigning KE flight codes ahead of their December merger.

2026.9.14

Korean Air and Asiana to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi on board

Starting Sept. 15, passengers on select flights can stream content and go online for free using Starlink's satellite internet service.

2026.9.11

대한항공 도장이 적용된 아시아나항공 항공기가 9일 김포공항 활주로에서 이륙하고 있다. 김경록 기자 / 2026.09.09

Korean Air color and logo, Asiana name: Mix seen on jet as merger nears

An Asiana Airbus A321 now wears Korean Air’s light-blue livery as the carriers move toward their Dec. 17 integration.

2026.9.10

Ahead of the launch of the integrated Korean Air, an aircraft bearing the Asiana Airlines name but painted in Korean Air's new livery appeared at Gimpo International Airport on Sept. 9.

Old name, new colors

An aircraft bearing the Asiana Airlines name but painted in Korean Air's new livery prepares to take off at Gimpo International Airport on Sept. 9.

2026.9.9

Woman demands answers after pet dog dies in Korean Air cargo hold

The incident happened on a flight from Guangzhou, China, to the United States last week, prompting calls for evidence.

2026.9.8

Korean Air fined 10 million won after Tokyo arrivals mistakenly routed to Gimpo's domestic terminal

Korean Air was fined $7,400 after a shuttle bus took 52 people arriving from Tokyo to Gimpo Airport's domestic terminal without immigration screening.