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Korean Air

Korean Air's sky blue livery is iconic, and their cargo operation is one of the largest in the world. Incheon Airport is a marvel. They recently acquired Asiana Airlines, making the combined carrier one of Asia's true megacarriers.

Callsign
KOREANAIR
ICAO code
KAL
IATA code
KE
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Hubs
ICN · GMP
Fun fact

Korean Air has one of the world's largest cargo fleets and operates a dedicated freighter service that's bigger than many entire airlines. They're also a major aerospace manufacturer.

Quick answers

What is Korean Air's callsign?

"KOREANAIR". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with KAL.

What are Korean Air's airline codes?

ICAO KAL, IATA KE. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.

Where are Korean Air's hubs?

Seoul (ICN), Seoul (GMP).

Is Korean Air in an airline alliance?

Yes: SkyTeam.

Aircraft you’ll see in Korean Air colors

Korean Air special liveries

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