Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
During what should have been a quiet week, Korean’s competition authority last week said it […]
Category: Korean Air
A Deep Dive into Emirates Skywards
Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue
I bet you 100 dirhams you’ve heard of Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates. I bet you 1,000 dirhams you haven’t heard much about Emirates Skywards, the Dubai-based carrier’s frequent-flyer program.
Ironically, Emirates continues to deliver the highest levels of service and therefore earns the highest levels of praise.
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Read MoreKorean Air-Asiana Merger Postponed Until 2024 Over Regulatory Concerns, Asiana Brand To Disappear
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Hanjin Group owned Korean Air announced in November that they’ll buy their rival carrier Asiana for 1.8 trillion won ($1.62 billion), a deal that will make the duo the worlds 10th largest airline but the merger completion has now been postponed to 2024 due to regulatory concerns. Asiana which is majority owned by Kumho Industrial […]
Which Flight To Japan Would You Have Booked?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
It’s happened. With 2020 in the rear view and the hope of pulling out of the darkness rising, it’s once again time for Sharon and me to look at long-term…
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Read MoreKorean Air Shelves Their Negative SkyPass Program Overhaul Until At Least April 2023
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Back in 2019 Korean Air announced changes to its SKYPASS frequent flier program that were supposed to kick in this year (2021), affecting the number of miles earned, number of miles required for awards, and elite qualification – this has now been shelved according to a news release in Korean. Korean Air now postpones the […]
Nothing is Impossible: Korean Air Posts an Operating Profit, Buys Asiana
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
I was all set to publish a piece talking about Korean’s remarkable Q3 operating profit… and then that story was dwarfed by blockbuster news. Korean’s parent will buy nearly two-thirds of rival Asiana for KRW $1.8 trillion (~$1.6 bill…
Korean Air To Buy Asiana In $1.62 Billion Deal, Becoming World’s 10th-largest Airline
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Hanjin Group owned Korean Air has just announced they will buy their rival carrier Asiana for 1.8 trillion won ($1.62 billion), a deal that will make the duo the worlds 10th largest airline. Asiana which is majority owned by Kumho Industrial Co. has been known to be up for sale for quite some time and […]
Korean Air In Talks To Takeover Asiana
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Talks are being held in Seoul about a possible takeover of Asiana by its much bigger domestic rival of Korean Air. The sale of Asiana from Kumho, a Korean conglomerate, to Hyundai Development Company, another conglomerate, collapsed in September. Korean Development Bank has explored other solutions for Asiana ever since. Here’s an excerpt from the […]
How to Book Cheap Domestic Awards – SkyTeam Alliance
Written by Anna Zaks @ MileValue
In this three-part series, we are looking at the basics of the cheapest domestic awards. This encompasses frequent flyer programs spanning all three alliances:
Oneworld – British Airways, Iberia, and American AirlinesStar Alliance – Avianca, Turkish Airlines, and UnitedSkyTeam – Air France/KLM and Delta (this post)
SkyTeam is one of the smaller airline alliances but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good options to book domestic awards.
In this article, we’ll look at how we can use Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Korean Air SKYPASS programs to book domestic award flights on SkyTeam’s U.S. based partner Delta Airlines.
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Read MoreBeached Whale: A380’s future turns more bleak
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The A380 is the biggest passenger aircraft in the skies, and it will continue to operate for some time to come. But it will not be as prevalent as it once was. And this week brought more tough news for the type.
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Beached Whale: A380’s future turns more bleak
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The A380 is the biggest passenger aircraft in the skies, and it will continue to operate for some time to come. But it will not be as prevalent as it once was. And this week brought more tough news for the type.
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These airlines make wearing face masks mandatory
Written by premiumflights @ Premium-Flights.com
Following airlines have introduced or will introduce the mandatory wearing of a face mask for employees and passengers. (last update May, 14)
Masks don’t need to be medical masks, they need to cover the nose and mouth area, and remain … Re…
Read MoreAirline industry News 1st week April 2020
Written by premiumflights @ Premium-Flights.com
Starting today we will try to give you a small overview, every Sunday, of what happened during the week in the airline industry.
Airline industry news 1st week April 2020
TAP to launch 3 new long-haul routes
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The po…
Korea Air SKYPASS Morning Calm Status & Qualification Period Extended By 6 Months
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Korean Air has informed its SKYPASS Morning Club members about extended status and qualification periods due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Morning Club elite members will see their qualification period extended by six months that is also applicable to the status hold. You can access Korean Air here. Here’s the announcement from Korean Air: Conclusion Korean […]
Airlines That Are Still Operating Flights
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
On January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. With the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak countries all over the world are taking precautions in order to minimize the risk. Just a few weeks later the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Following the news, many airlines were forced […]
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Read MoreAirlines that Suspended or Reduced Operations Because of the Coronavirus
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
On January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. With the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak countries all over the world are taking precautions in order to minimize the risk. Just a few weeks later the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Following the news, many airlines were forced […]
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Read MoreDLD 283: Death by a a thousand cuts
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
We’re trying to not just talk about the novel coronavirus all day, every day. But lately the challenges it creates have dominated the aviation industry. So we’re talking about it again. But some other stuff, too.
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DLD 283: Death by a a thousand cuts
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
We’re trying to not just talk about the novel coronavirus all day, every day. But lately the challenges it creates have dominated the aviation industry. So we’re talking about it again. But some other stuff, too.
Korean Air Management Says It “Cannot Guarantee the Company’s Survival” In Employee Memo
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
In a memo published yesterday Korean Air senior management informed employees about the current situation of the airline and tried to display encouragement though this might have backfired a bit. At a rather concerning note however, Korean Air’s President says that despite his optimism management can’t guarantee the company’s survival if this hardship continues for […]
New Fears = Old-Timey Fares & Flexibility.
Written by Jake Redman @ modhop.com
The guys talk about old photos before diving into this week’s travel headlines. Airlines get new guidance on cleaning planes in wake of Covid 19 fears while AirBnB now recognizes “extenuating circumstances” in it’s change and cancellation policy. Good deals are found in Delta SkyMiles deals and why it’s better […]
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