Korean Air

Korean Air is the flag carrier of South Korea. It was founded in 1962 to replace Korean National Airlines (founded in 1946) by the South Korean Government and was privatized in 1969. Korean Air is the largest airline of South Korea by fleet size and destination, its global headquarters is in Seoul,?Republic of Korea. The airline operates scheduled international and domestic flights to over 114 destinations on 6 continents, it is one of two largest foreign airlines to operate in the People's Republic of China. ?Korean Air is also the parent company of Jin Air and a founding member of SkyTeam airline alliance. The airline offers four types of First Class, three types of Business/Prestige Class and two types of Economy Class on all its domestic and international flights. Korean Air has codeshare agreements with several airlines including Emirates and Air France. ROUTES OPERATED BY KOREAN AIR Routes Operated by Korean Air ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Average Fare($) Round Trip ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Flight Schedule Seoul to Frankfurt ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1509.16 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 11hours 20minutes Damman to San Fransisco ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?5105.48 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 19hours 40minutes Guangzhou?to Chennai ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 2105.53 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 8hours 25minutes Seoul to Busan ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 46.13 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1hour 5minutes Incheon to Daegu ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?76.17 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?55minutes Seoul to Shanghai ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 359.70 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 2hours 5minutes KOREAN AIR FLEET Korean Air has a fleet size of 176 Aircraft. A330-200, with a capacity of 218 passengers. A330-300, with a capacity of 272/276 passengers. A380-800, with a capacity of 399/407 passengers. Boeing 737-800, with a capacity of 138/147 passengers. Boeing 737-900, with a capacity of 188 passengers. Boeing 737-900ER, with a capacity of 159 passengers. Boeing 747-400, with a capacity of 363/365/404 passengers. Boeing 747-8I, with a capacity of 368 passengers. Boeing 777-200ER, with a capacity of 248/261 passengers. Boeing 777-300, with a capacity of 338 passengers. Boeing 777-300ER, with a capacity of 277/291 passengers. Boeing 787-9, with a capacity of 269 passengers. TRAVEL PACKAGES OFFERED BY KOREAN AIR SKYPASS is the frequent flyer/loyalty program of Korean Air, its?elite levels are comparable to those of other airlines' frequent-flyer programs, requiring members to fly 30,000 miles per two-year cycle as the initial entry into this level is 50,000 miles. Qualification for the highest level is based on lifetime flight miles, requiring a customer to fly 1 million miles for Million Miler, which is the highest elite status; or 500,000 miles for Morning Calm Premium, which comes second. Both membership levels are eligible for Sky Team Elite Plus privileges. Membership in these levels is granted for life. SKYPASS also refers to the blue card given to frequent flyers by Korean Air. SPECIAL SERVICES OFFERED BY KOREAN AIR Korean Air offers KAL Lounge to First Class and Prestige Class members as well as members of SKYPASS, several in-flight services including popular movies, music, in-flight magazine, games and much more. The airline also offers special services for: Pregnancy Pregnant passengers flying internationally enjoy complimentary skin care products, teas and more. For single or multiple pregnancies less than 32 weeks, passengers are permitted to fly with no restrictions. Pregnancies from 33 weeks and more are prohibited for safety reasons, for 32 weeks, passengers are required to inform the airline at the time of booking. Pregnant passengers enjoy priority booking. Passengers With Special Needs Passengers in this category include visually impaired or hearing impaired passengers, passengers requiring wheelchair services, stretcher services, onboard medical assistance, medical oxygen service. Passengers in this category are required to inform Korean Air during booking, 72 or 48 hours before departure. Visually impaired or Hearing impaired passengers are allowed a personal guide dog free of charge on Korean Air. Passengers requiring stretcher service are required to bring a companion aboard, passengers in this category will be charged six times the normal adult economy fare on all international and domestic flights except flights to & from Jeju Island, which will be charged at three times the fare. Companions traveling with stretcher passengers on domestic flights will travel free of charge, standard rates, however, apply for international flights. Passengers requiring Medical Oxygen Service will be charged an additional fee for First and Business class,?maximum of 6 bottles of oxygen will be permitted on the aircraft, with a charge of USD 100 per bottle on international flights and KRW 50,000 per bottle on domestic flights, passengers in this category must also submit a physician's statement for any Portable Oxygen Concentrator at the time of booking. Passengers who require wheelchairs should apply for one during booking to avoid delay or unavailability during boarding, those who bring their own wheelchairs must make sure that the?size is not over?112(width) X 84(height)cm. WHERE TO BOOK KOREAN AIR FLIGHTS TICKET Korean Air?flight ticket can be booked online or in person at their counter. For more ease and comfort, and to avoid mistakes, booking can be made through authorized travel agents. Online Booking and Check-In Korean Air has online services that enable customers to book and manage their bookings online. The airline does not allow online check-in. Check-in time is 2 hours before flight departure and closes 40 minutes before departure. Boarding closes 35 minutes before departure. PRIORITY BOOKING SKYPASS members and pregnant passengers enjoy?priority service. FLYING WITH CHILDREN Infants between 7 days and older do not require a ticket and can travel with an adult passenger, however, if the passenger is traveling with more than one infant, a child ticket will have to be purchased. Unaccompanied Minors Children between the ages of 5 and 12 traveling alone are considered unaccompanied minors and are charged a standard child fare on domestic flights, international flights require children to be between 5 and 11 and are required to purchase a standard adult fare. Parents/Guardians are advised to inform Korean Air 24 hours prior to their child's departure to ensure adequate provision. FLYING WITH PETS Dogs, Cats, and Birds aged at least 8 weeks are permitted on Korean Air, passengers can carry a pet on board if the total weight of the pet and kennel is 5 kg or less, a pet must travel in the cargo compartment if the total weight is between 5 kg and 32 kg. Passengers traveling with more than one pet will have to travel with one as carry-on and the others in cargo, the only exception of being allowed two pets in carry-on is if the pets are the same breed and are under 6 months. Korean Air does not allow pets on its Boeing 737 international flights. Fees vary for transporting pets on Korean Air. Advice To Keep Pets Calm On Flights Be sure to give your pet food and water no more than two hours before departure; include absorbent bedding inside the carrier, avoid sedatives as they can have an adverse effect on the pets. CARGO DELIVERY Korean Air Cargo operates 29 freighters and 130 passenger flights flying to 46 countries and 131 cities. The airline operates cargo services for dangerous goods, live animals, and other cargo class items. TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHECK-IN Check-in time is 2 hours before flight departure and closes 40 minutes before departure. Boarding closes 35 minutes before departure. FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE The maximum size (width + heights + depth) is 158cm/62in and the maximum weight per bag is 23kg/ 50lb or 32kg/70lb depending on ticket class and itineraries. Baggage above these specifications may incur additional charges. CARRY-ON ALLOWANCE The total weight of the carry-on bag and additional allowance should not exceed 12kg for Economy Class and 18kg for First and Prestige Class, one additional personal carry-on item eg laptop, briefcase, handbag etc is permitted for Economy Class. LOST/DAMAGED/DELAYED BAGGAGE Passengers are advised to inform Korean Air Customer Service in writing within 7 days of the receipt of checked baggage for damaged luggage and within 21 days for delayed baggage, Korean Air provides a one-time payment of $50 in case of delayed baggage if the arriving destination is not the passenger's hometown or if the passenger has no relatives in the city for purchase of basic necessary items. RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Guns, firearms, and other devices that discharge projectiles, including toys, antiques, and replicas.
• Stunning devices like?Stun guns, pepper spray, mace, animal repellents.
• Objects with sharp points or edges like?Knives, axes, ice picks, razor blades, scissors, martial art equipment.
• Workers Tools like?Crowbars, drills,?screwdrivers, saws, nail guns,?blow torches.
• Blunt Instruments like?Baseball bats, clubs, batons, hockey sticks.
• Explosives and incendiary devices (including replicas) like?Fireworks, ammunition, fuel.
• Corrosives like?Mercury, acids, alkalies and wet cell batteries, Infectious substances such as bacteria, viruses -Poison such as insecticides, weed killers, arsenic, and cyanides. Radioactive Material.
• Oxidising Materials & Organic Peroxides like Bleaches and?fiber?glass repair kits.
• Compressed Gases (deeply refrigerated, flammable,?non-flammable?and poisonous) like?Butane, oxygen, propane and aqualung cylinders.
• Flammable Liquids and Solids like Lighter or heavier fuels, paint, and all matches.
• Lighter or heavier fuels, paint and all matches like?Fireworks, flares, ammunition, Christmas crackers, and firearms.