History
Korean Air, founded in 1962, is among the top 20 airlines in the world in terms of passengers carried.
Destinations:
Korean Air serves 130 cities in 45 countries and is one of only eight airlines that serve all six habitable continents.
Departures from South Africa:
Currently Korean Air’s only African destination is Cairo, Egypt.
General Korean Air Information:
Fleet
The Korean Air fleet consisted of 105 aircraft in May 2010.
Baggage
- First class 2 Pieces (max. 40kg per piece) The sum of three dimensions of each piece must be within 158cm.
- Prestige Class - 2 Pieces (max. 30kg per piece) The sum of three dimensions of each piece must be within 158cm.
- Economy Class – 2 Pieces (max. 20kg per piece) The sum of three dimensions of each piece must be within 158cm.
- Children (Under 12-yrs-old) Adult restrictions apply
- Infants (Under 2-yrs-old) 1 collapsible stroller, portable cradle, or child car seat +1 bag with a size less than 115cm and maximum weight of 10kg
Weight allowed on-board
- First Class and Prestige Class
2 x items with maximum weight of 18kg and a total sum of less than 115 (cm) per piece
- Economy Class
1 x item with maximum weight of 18kg and a total sum of less than 115 (cm) and additional 1 permitted 12kg and a total sum of less than 115 (cm)
In-flight baggage restrictions
Read more about Korean Air’s Restricted Items
Seating
Internationally the airline operates with these three classes of service:
- First Class
- Prestige Class
- Economy Class
Special Needs
Passengers with special needs or disabilities should read more on Korean Air’s website.
