Korean Air Airline Profile

Korean Air information, codes and useful links

Korean Air profile
Korean Air quick facts
Type: full-service carrierRegion: AsiaCountry: South KoreaBase airport: Incheon International AirportYear established: 1946

Airline Overview and Services

Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd. publicly known as Korean Air is a currently operating Asian scheduled full-service airline company based in Incheon International Airport, in Seoul, South Korea.

Korean Air 2-char IATA designator is KE, and its three letter ICAO code is KAL. Launched 78 years ago in 1946, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with SAS Link, Delta, Saudia, and 18 others, Korean Air is a SkyTeam alliance member.

Korean Air offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest info regarding Korean Air baggage policy (last updated 2024) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.

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