Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., operating as Korean Air, is the flag carrier and largest airline of South Korea. Founded in 1962, it provides passenger and cargo air transportation services across an extensive international network covering Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
The company is headquartered in Seoul and uses Incheon International Airport as its primary hub. It maintains a fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft and is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, facilitating global connectivity through codeshares and partnerships.
Korean Air engages in related activities such as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. It has historically been associated with the Hanjin Group and is publicly listed on the Korea Exchange, positioning it as a major player in the Asia-Pacific aviation sector.
The airline emphasizes safety, service quality, and sustainability initiatives, including the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel in demonstration flights. It competes with other leading carriers while serving millions of passengers and handling significant cargo volumes annually.
Also known as 대한항공 and Korean Air Lines.
Will deliver 2,000 tons of 100% Neat SAF over the next year, use co‑processing with ISCC EU certification, join a carrier carbon‑reduction service, and complete a dedicated production line within the year.
