Korean Air announced on October 14 that it won a total of eight awards, including five gold medals, at the 2026 Magellan Awards organized by the U.S. travel publication Travel Weekly.
The airline received gold awards in five categories: International Airline, Service, First Class, Airport Lounge, and In-Flight Dining Service. Additionally, it earned silver awards in three categories: Technology Solutions, Business Class, and Eco-Friendly Sustainable Airline.
The Magellan Awards recognize companies and organizations that have achieved excellence in branding, service, marketing, and design within the global travel industry. This year, 17 industry experts evaluated the performances of various companies and organizations from the previous year to determine the winners.
Korean Air has now won gold in the International Airline and Service categories for two consecutive years. The revamped First Class and In-Flight Dining Service, aligned with the airline's new corporate identity, also received gold awards again this year.
The newly introduced airport lounge at Incheon International Airport received high praise as well. Korean Air enhanced the private services in its First Class lounge, reflecting the beauty of Korea in its design. The Prestige Lounge features live cooking stations, a cooking studio, and a ramen library, along with a reservation service.
In addition to its awards, Korean Air was recognized for its technological innovations and eco-friendly management. The airline reduced its carbon emissions from flight operations by approximately 485,000 tons compared to the previous year. It is also expanding its resource recycling activities, including the introduction of plant-based meal containers and the recycling of waste materials.
Meanwhile, Korean Air is strengthening its service competitiveness ahead of its merger with Asiana Airlines on December 17. The airline is accelerating preparations for the launch of the integrated airline by revamping in-flight meals and service items.
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