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Korean Air and Asiana unite in upcycling initiative turning uniforms into fire-safe pouches while funding survivors of fallen firefighters

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(NEWS) SEOUL, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have joined forces in a meaningful corporate social responsibility initiative that blends sustainability with community support. The two carriers launched an upcycling campaign that transformed retired airline uniforms and old firefighter suits into 1,000 portable battery pouches. The pouches, designed with flame-retardant linings… Read the full news article

Korean Air Launches Rail & Fly Partnership with Swiss Federal Railways for Seamless Swiss Connections

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air will introduce a Rail & Fly program with Swiss Federal Railways from August 2025, allowing passengers to travel easily between Zurich Airport and major Swiss cities using combined flight and train tickets. The service offers flexible travel within a day before or after flights, with seat reservations available for CHF 5…. Read the full news article

Emirates Opens Flagship Retail Outlet in Jongno-gu to Celebrate 20 Years of Seoul–Dubai Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has opened its first Travel Store in Seoul’s Jongno-gu district, delivering an immersive retail environment that mirrors the airline’s premium onboard experience. The 132 sqm space, designed with soft beige tones, ambient lighting and the UAE’s Ghaf Tree motif, features a full-scale First Class Private Suite, dedicated travel consultancy counters and smart… Read the full news article

Korean Air’s SKYPASS Members to Transform Seoul’s Mullae Park with Second Green SKYPASS Initiative

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air’s second Green SKYPASS initiative will convert Mullae Park in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, into a landscaped public space by October 2025. SKYPASS members can support the project by redeeming miles for award flights or buying Korean Air merchandise through Mileage Mall’s KE Design Store. The program builds on the 2022 Omok Park transformation,… Read the full news article

New Non-Stop Flight from Vancouver to Seoul by T’way Air to Boost Economic Growth and Cultural Ties

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(IN SHORT) T’way Air is launching a non-stop route from Vancouver to Seoul, South Korea, starting July 12, 2025. The new service, operated four times a week with an Airbus 330-300, will cater to the growing demand for travel between Canada and South Korea, especially in Vancouver, home to a large Korean community. This year-round… Read the full news article

SAS Expands Winter 2025/2026 Program with Six New Destinations and Enhanced Connectivity from Copenhagen

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(IN SHORT) SAS is expanding its winter 2025/2026 program with six new destinations from Copenhagen, including Vienna, Tel Aviv, Marrakech, Madeira, Fuerteventura, and Kittilä, alongside increased frequencies on existing routes. The airline will continue 22 summer routes into the winter season, significantly enhancing connectivity across Scandinavia and Europe. With a 40% increase in seat capacity,… Read the full news article

Korean Air’s 2025 Family Day Brings Together Over 20,000 Employees and Families, Showcasing New Aerospace Technologies and Strengthening Bonds Post-Acquisition

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air’s Family Day event, held from May 2 to 6, 2025, saw over 20,000 employees and their families gathering at the airline’s hangars in Seoul and Busan. This year’s event marked the first joint gathering since Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines. The event, which offers family-friendly activities and insights into the… Read the full news article

SAS Unveils Record-Breaking Summer 2025 Schedule, Expanding to 278 Routes and 23 Million Seats

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(IN SHORT) SAS is launching its most extensive summer 2025 traffic program yet, expanding its network to 278 routes and increasing capacity to 23 million seats—an increase of 2.2 million seats from last year. The new schedule, primarily departing from Copenhagen, adds key destinations such as Madrid, Budapest, Krakow, Lyon, Wroclaw, and Nuuk, and introduces… Read the full news article

Temporary A350 Deployment Bridges Delivery Gap as Lufthansa Sets Stage for Historic Fleet Renewal

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Airlines is temporarily deploying six Airbus A350-900 aircraft from Frankfurt to service routes to Seoul, Shanghai, Denver, and Seattle as a stopgap measure to counter delayed aircraft deliveries. Four of the jets began operating from Frankfurt with the summer flight schedule, with additional aircraft planned for May and July. Jens Ritter, CEO… Read the full news article

SAS to Launch First Direct Route Between Copenhagen and Seoul, Expanding Intercontinental Network

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(IN SHORT) SAS is launching a direct flight between Copenhagen and Seoul on September 12, 2025, marking the first-ever regular direct route between Scandinavia and South Korea. This new service will operate four times weekly during the summer and three times a week in the winter. The route will enhance Copenhagen’s status as a key… Read the full news article

AirAsia Launches Inaugural Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul with Full Passenger Load

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia celebrates a significant milestone with its inaugural flight from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, to Seoul, South Korea, boasting a full passenger load. With daily frequencies, this new route expands AirAsia’s presence in Sabah, offering more accessibility and affordability for travelers to explore Seoul’s cultural landmarks and culinary delights. The event was marked… Read the full news article

oneworld Alliance Unveils First Branded Airport Lounge in Seoul

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(IN SHORT) The oneworld® Alliance has introduced its inaugural fully branded dedicated airport lounge in Seoul, located in Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport. This marks a significant milestone as oneworld celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024. Collaborating with Swissport and ASPIRE Airport Lounges, the spacious oneworld lounge spans 555 square meters and can accommodate… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Appoints Culinary Stars to Reclaim Michelin Status at Yu Yuan Restaurant

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has made significant appointments in its culinary team, welcoming Head Chef Kwok Wai To and Dim Sum Chef Qingbing Wu to the renowned Yu Yuan restaurant. These appointments are part of a strategic initiative to regain Michelin-star status and strengthen the restaurant’s position as a world-class venue for authentic… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Operations in Seoul with Three New Weekly Flights

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(IN SHORT) Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is strengthening its commitment to South Korea by increasing its operations in Seoul with three additional weekly flights, starting from February 19, 2024. The new flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, providing more than 1,000 additional seats per week on the Dubai-Seoul route. These additional… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Welcomes Spanish Artist Eva Armisén for Vibrant Art Immersion and Cultural Celebration

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Seoul, Korea, 2023-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of an evolving celebration of creativity and culture, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has partnered with Spanish artist Eva Armisén for a joyful immersion in her internationally-renowned art. From September 7 to the end of November 2023, guests can enjoy a gallery of Armisén’s heartwarming paintings in the… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines Expands Connectivity to Seoul with Increased Flights and Modern Aircraft

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. Ethiopian will also deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route. The… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways and Air Serbia Code-Share Agreement Offers Passengers Seamless Travel to Over 40 Destinations

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Celebrating the cooperation between the “World’s Best Airline” and the flag carrier of Serbia Doha, Qatar, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia, allowing passengers seamless travel to over 40 destinations when travelling on each… Read the full news article

Andaz Brand Makes Debut in Thailand with Opening of Luxurious Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach Resort

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The lush and tropical beachfront retreat offers well-traveled explorers and families a welcoming, invigorating destination to reconnect with nature and discover authentic Thai culture Chicago, IL, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (January 16, 2023) the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, marking the debut of the Andaz brand… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul appoints new Director of Rooms with international flair and passion for guest satisfaction

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Seoul, Korea, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes Maximilian Schillik as its new Director of Rooms. Making the move from Four Seasons in Jakarta, Maximilian brings an exciting international flair to the Hotel and is looking forward to further elevating the guest experience at this vibrant urban retreat. In his new role, Maximilian will… Read the full news article

Virgin Australia code returns on Singapore Airlines flights

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Singapore, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Longstanding alliance partners, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines, have resumed the sale of Virgin Australia codeshare flights to a host of destinations on Singapore Airlines’ global network. Effective immediately, the announcement sees customers able to book directly on virginaustralia.com for seamless travel between Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. The… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific in August 2022: nearly 90 percent increase of number of passengers vs. last year’s August

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Hong Kong, China, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (September 16, 2022) released its traffic figures for August 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the mandatory hotel quarantine arrangement for… Read the full news article

Vienna International Airport welcomes resumption of Korean Air service between Seoul and Vienna

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VIENNA, Austria, 2022-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air is now starting regular passenger flights between Vienna and Seoul again. Since July 1, 2022, the South Korean airline has again been connecting Vienna with the South Korean capital three times a week. After the flight connection was interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines expand codeshare partnership

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Passengers will benefit from seamless connections and superior inflight service to 96 combined destinations around the world DOHA, Qatar, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil the roadmap outlining the next phase of their strategic partnership, following Malaysia Airlines’ announcement to launch a non-stop service from Kuala Lumpur to Doha… Read the full news article

Qantas and Jetstar to operate new direct routes to India and Korea

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Qantas to launch new direct route between Sydney and Bengaluru (Bangalore) in southern India. Planned codeshare agreement with India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo, to provide direct connections to 50 cities; new free trade agreement expected to strengthen demand. Qantas and Jetstar to both launch new direct flights between Sydney and Seoul. Sydney, Australia, 2022-Apr-12 —… Read the full news article

Finavia airports offers more than 130 destinations in Europe, America and Asia this summer

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights are resuming at both Helsinki Airport and regional airports after the pandemic. In the summer, there will be direct flights from Finavia airports to more than 130 destinations. “There will be new destinations for the summer, as well as flights to familiar cities and beaches in… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes Marco Erba as new head chef of Italian restaurant, Boccalino

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Seoul, Korea, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has appointed Marco Erba as the new head chef of Boccalino, an Italian restaurant located on the second floor.  By welcoming a chef with extensive global culinary experience, the Hotel is aiming to enhance its menu quality and expand the usage of premium products, as well as interactions… Read the full news article

KLM expands capacity on European routes to 16 million seats in total

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With direct flights to 167 destinations, KLM is ready for summer. Between 27 March and 29 October, KLM will fly to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations, offering excellent choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Europe: increased capacity Demand for air travel is increasing as Covid-19… Read the full news article

Finnair suspends flights in Russian airspace for one week

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair joins many other European airlines and suspends its flights in Russian airspace for one week. With this action, Finnair prepares for the possible upcoming regulatory changes. Finnair cancels its passenger and/or cargo flights to Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Shanghai and Guangzhou in Asia and to Moscow and… Read the full news article

Award winning bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the Asia Pacific region team up to present a curated menu of special cocktails

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Poured by Four Seasons sees award winning bartenders from Four Seasons hotels in Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Hong Kong present a curated menu of special cocktails from February 17 to March 3 at BKK Social Club Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the… Read the full news article

Qatar Executive expands its fleet with three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft

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Latest delivery brings the total number of Gulfstream G650ER aircraft in the private jet charter division fleet to 11  DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive is excited to announce it has taken delivery of a further three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest owner-operator of the ultramodern jet,… Read the full news article