January 12, 2012 - KOREAN AIR, last night 11 January, received the accolade of being named the World’s Most Innovative Airline at The World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony 2011, held in Doha, Qatar.Founded in 1993 and described as the 'Oscars' of the travel and tourism industry, the evening marks the culmination of a year-long search for the very best travel and tourism brands in the world, and awarded the winners from WTA’s regional heats. The award was received by, Korean Air’s Managing VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Jaeho Kim who said: “Korean Air is honoured to be recognised for the efforts we have made in changing the way our customers view air travel. We are particularly proud of the innovation shown in the unique design of our A380 aircraft – the business class only deck, the Duty Free Showcase and the Celestial Bar all add to a memorable inflight experience for our passengers and a return to the days when flying was glamorous!”Manon Han, Executive Vice President, World Travel Awards, said: “The past year has been one of the most challenging yet for aviation, however, Korean Air has bucked the trend and gained market share by providing travellers with ground-breaking levels of service. For this reason, Korean Air has been named ‘World’s Most Innovative Airline’ by World Travel Awards.”2011 was the year Korean Air introduced the magnificent A380 aircraft to its fleet and proved beyond a doubt that it is a truly innovative airline. Choosing to create a spacious environment for its passengers, the A380 has only 407 seats and Korean Air was the first airline to announce that the entire upper deck would be devoted to the business traveller with just 94 ‘Prestige’ business class seats. This year also marked the debut of Korean Air’s unique and stylish on-board Celestial Bar in addition to its Duty Free Showcase which was fitted into all A380 interiors to provide passengers with the ultimate on-board experience.
KOREAN AIR RECEIVES WORLD TRAVEL AWARD 2011 WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE AIRLINE
January 12, 2012 - KOREAN AIR, last night 11 January, received the accolade of being named the World’s Most Innovative Airline at The World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony 2011, held in Doha, Qatar.Founded in 1993 and described as the 'Oscars' of the travel and tourism industry, the evening marks the culmination of a year-long search for the very best travel and tourism brands in the world, and awarded the winners from WTA’s regional heats. The award was received by, Korean Air’s Managing VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Jaeho Kim who said: “Korean Air is honoured to be recognised for the efforts we have made in changing the way our customers view air travel. We are particularly proud of the innovation shown in the unique design of our A380 aircraft – the business class only deck, the Duty Free Showcase and the Celestial Bar all add to a memorable inflight experience for our passengers and a return to the days when flying was glamorous!”Manon Han, Executive Vice President, World Travel Awards, said: “The past year has been one of the most challenging yet for aviation, however, Korean Air has bucked the trend and gained market share by providing travellers with ground-breaking levels of service. For this reason, Korean Air has been named ‘World’s Most Innovative Airline’ by World Travel Awards.”2011 was the year Korean Air introduced the magnificent A380 aircraft to its fleet and proved beyond a doubt that it is a truly innovative airline. Choosing to create a spacious environment for its passengers, the A380 has only 407 seats and Korean Air was the first airline to announce that the entire upper deck would be devoted to the business traveller with just 94 ‘Prestige’ business class seats. This year also marked the debut of Korean Air’s unique and stylish on-board Celestial Bar in addition to its Duty Free Showcase which was fitted into all A380 interiors to provide passengers with the ultimate on-board experience.
January 12, 2012 - KOREAN AIR, last night 11 January, received the accolade of being named the World’s Most Innovative Airline at The World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony 2011, held in Doha, Qatar.Founded in 1993 and described as the 'Oscars' of the travel and tourism industry, the evening marks the culmination of a year-long search for the very best travel and tourism brands in the world, and awarded the winners from WTA’s regional heats. The award was received by, Korean Air’s Managing VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Jaeho Kim who said: “Korean Air is honoured to be recognised for the efforts we have made in changing the way our customers view air travel. We are particularly proud of the innovation shown in the unique design of our A380 aircraft – the business class only deck, the Duty Free Showcase and the Celestial Bar all add to a memorable inflight experience for our passengers and a return to the days when flying was glamorous!”Manon Han, Executive Vice President, World Travel Awards, said: “The past year has been one of the most challenging yet for aviation, however, Korean Air has bucked the trend and gained market share by providing travellers with ground-breaking levels of service. For this reason, Korean Air has been named ‘World’s Most Innovative Airline’ by World Travel Awards.”2011 was the year Korean Air introduced the magnificent A380 aircraft to its fleet and proved beyond a doubt that it is a truly innovative airline. Choosing to create a spacious environment for its passengers, the A380 has only 407 seats and Korean Air was the first airline to announce that the entire upper deck would be devoted to the business traveller with just 94 ‘Prestige’ business class seats. This year also marked the debut of Korean Air’s unique and stylish on-board Celestial Bar in addition to its Duty Free Showcase which was fitted into all A380 interiors to provide passengers with the ultimate on-board experience. 
Korean Air Lounge at Incheon Airport ranked No.1 in Asia Pacific by United Kingdom’ Priority Pass
Korean Air’s Lounge at Incheon International Airport Concourse A has been named “Priority Pass Lounge of the Year 2010” in Asia Pacific by Priority Pass, a UK-based company that provides worldwide cross-airline airport lounge access.
In a survey of its one million-plus members worldwide this year, Priority Pass says Korean Air’s Incheon lounge was voted No.1 among 109 candidates in the Asia Pacific region.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Chi Chang-Hoon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Korean Air, said “We are very pleased that our efforts in providing our customers with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience have been recognized by this prestigious award. We would like to thank our customers and all Priority Pass members for their continued support."
“This award serves to remind all of us at Korean Air to continue to work towards providing the best travel experience to our customers from ground to air. It also sits well with our ‘Excellence in Flight’ corporate slogan,” continued Mr. Chi. “Priority Pass Lounge of the Year” was created to honor excellence in airport lounge services worldwide and encourage enhancements.
Korean Air has partnered with Priority Pass since 1999 and currently has 13 lounges in the program, including New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.
In a survey of its one million-plus members worldwide this year, Priority Pass says Korean Air’s Incheon lounge was voted No.1 among 109 candidates in the Asia Pacific region.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Chi Chang-Hoon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Korean Air, said “We are very pleased that our efforts in providing our customers with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience have been recognized by this prestigious award. We would like to thank our customers and all Priority Pass members for their continued support."
“This award serves to remind all of us at Korean Air to continue to work towards providing the best travel experience to our customers from ground to air. It also sits well with our ‘Excellence in Flight’ corporate slogan,” continued Mr. Chi. “Priority Pass Lounge of the Year” was created to honor excellence in airport lounge services worldwide and encourage enhancements.
Korean Air has partnered with Priority Pass since 1999 and currently has 13 lounges in the program, including New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.
Korean Air lounge at Concourse A
Korean Air lounge at Concourse A
Korean Air awarded by Global Traveler Readers
Korean Air recently awarded by Global Traveler Readers, this photo is taken at the award presentation ceremony.
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