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Korea Herald
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
T'way, Jeju Air, Korean Air fined over aviation maintenance violations
T'way Air Co., Jeju Air Co. and Korean Air Co. have been fined a combined 3.54 billion won ($2.6 million) for violating aviation maintenance rules, the transport ministry said Tuesday. T'way Air received the heaviest fine of 2.6 billion won for failing to follow maintenance manuals, including skipping hydraulic fluid tests. The airline also altered maintenance records and ignored inspection intervals set by Boeing for three B737-800 units. Jeju Air was fined 800 million won for overdue maintenance checks and failing to follow proper engine troubleshooting steps for two B737-800 units. Korean Air was fined 133 million won for improper maintenance flap systems on A330-300 models, with two engineers suspended for 15 days each. "To ensure airlines do not neglect investments in aviation safety, we will continue to strengthen oversight across all aspects of maintenance and operations," a ministry official said. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
27-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korean Air earns 5-star Skytrax rating for 5th straight year
Korean Air Co., South Korea's leading air carrier, said Thursday it has received the highest 5-star airline rating from Skytrax, one of the world's most prestigious air transport rating organizations, for a fifth consecutive year. Skytrax, founded in London in 1989, launched its World Airline Star Rating program in 1999 to assess airlines based on comprehensive service evaluations. Airlines are rated on a 1-to-5-star scale, with only 10 carriers worldwide earning the coveted 5-star designation. Korean Air earned high scores for its streamlined passenger experience, premium in-flight dining options, convenient meal pre-ordering service and advanced entertainment offerings, in particular, the company said in a press release. The Korean national flag carrier also received high marks for its cabin crew's multilingual proficiency and other professional services across all cabin classes, it said. "This 5-Star Airline Rating confirms that Korean Air continues to excel in key areas such as cabin comfort, catering, and a very accomplished service delivery both onboard and on each flight," Skytrax Chief Executive Edward Plaisted said in the release. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
10-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korean Air named best airline of 2025 by Airline Ratings
Korean Air Co., South Korea's leading air carrier, said Monday it has been named the best airline of 2025 by Airline Ratings, a prestigious Australia-based aviation and travel publication. Korean Air was ranked No. 1 in a comprehensive evaluation of over 350 airlines worldwide based on various criteria, including safety, product ratings, passenger reviews, fleet age and environmental commitment. Airline Ratings praised Korean Air's economy class experience, highlighting the spacious seat configurations in comparison to other airlines and attentive onboard service. The evaluation also noted Korean Air's comprehensive amenities on its long-haul routes, along with enhanced dining and expansive in-flight entertainment options, according to the company. "Korean Air's delivery of exceptional service across all cabin classes, from economy to premium, is backed by continuous investment in next-generation aircraft and fleet modernization," Airline Ratings CEO Sharon Petersen said. The airline said it is "committed to strengthening its position as a leading global carrier through continued innovation and service excellence." (Yonhap)
