Korean Air recently celebrated its first year of online operations to Colombo and the Maldives with the attendance of business partners and guests. Korean Air, established in 1969, is one of the world’s top 20 airlines and carried more than 24 million passengers in 2012. Korean Air operates in excess of 200 flights per day to 125 cities in 45 countries on six continents with a fleet of 155 aircraft including eight A380s. Korean Air introduced the double-decker A380 aircraft to its fleet in 2011 and made the interior more spacious than any other airline, with just 407 seats spread across three classes, with the top deck dedicated to ‘Prestige’ business class. The design also features the world’s first onboard ‘Duty Free Showcase’ and three bars and lounges.
Korean Air is represented in Sri Lanka and Maldives by Alpha Tours Ltd., a member of the Finco Group of Companies. More on Korean Air’s programs, routes, frequencies and partners is available at www.koreanair.com.