(NEWS) SEOUL, 2025-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air employees have recently spearheaded a wide range of volunteer projects, demonstrating their commitment to community service both in Korea and internationally. On September 15, 25 employees from Korean Air and Asiana Airlines joined forces at Ajine Village animal shelter in Gimpo, where they cleaned kennels, distributed food, and walked dogs to improve conditions for the animals. Earlier in the month, from September 10 to 15, Korean Air’s long-standing “Sarang Nanumhoe” volunteer group carried out its annual outreach mission in Cambodia’s Tram Khnar region. The team repaired school drainage systems, hosted music and art lessons for students, and shared traditional Korean dishes like japchae and kimchi-jjigae with local residents, continuing a program that began in 2007. In another initiative, on August 30, the airline’s “Sanasa” volunteer group from its Bucheon maintenance facility organized a water park trip for 70 children and teachers from Incheon community centers, focusing on children from single-parent and grandparent-led households. Korean Air emphasized that these projects highlight the dedication of its staff to creating meaningful social impact, from animal welfare and youth engagement to international development support.
Korean Air’s employee-led volunteer projects align with a wider global culture of service across the travel and hospitality industry. Programs such as the DFW Airport Ambassadors in Dallas Fort Worth, with over 300 volunteers welcoming and guiding travelers, and Edmonton International Airport’s long-serving volunteer Carolynne Ross, who recently celebrated 10,000 hours of service, showcase the power of individuals to enhance passenger experiences. Leading hotel groups are also setting benchmarks, with Marriott surpassing 15.6 million volunteer hours worldwide and launching food distribution partnerships in Canada, while Hilton contributed 452,000 volunteer hours alongside major sustainability and community resilience initiatives. Airlines are equally active, with the Air Canada Foundation raising $1.3 million through its annual golf tournament to fund youth health, wellness, and equity programs. Together, these examples highlight how airlines, airports, and hospitality leaders are making meaningful social contributions—mirroring Korean Air’s own commitment to building stronger communities at home and abroad.
