A380

Korean Air’s second A380 aircraft is ready for long-haul flights.

Korean Air’s second A380 made its first appearance at the Paris Air Show which took place between June20-26, thrilling audiences.

With the introduction of the new aircraft, the airline will expand its A380 route service to New York.

Starting from 8 August, Korean Air will operate three flights a week to Seoul/Incheon-New York route for a month and from September increase its frequency to 7 flights a week. In August, operating every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the flight will depart Seoul/Incheon at 11:00 and arrive in New York at 11:55 the same day. The return flight will depart New York at 14:00 and return to Seoul/Incheon at 17:20 the following day. Schedule for September onwards is soon to be confirmed.

Designed with ultimate luxury and comfort in mind, and featuring a pioneering spacious interior, Korean Air’s second A380 is set to amaze passengers the same way the first did. Configured in a three-class layout with just 407 seats in total, the lowest configuration of any A380 operator so far, Korean Air’s double-decker A380s feature cutting-edge amenities, with 12 ultra luxurious First Class Kosmo Suites and 301 Economy Class seats on the main lower deck, and 94 fully lie-flat Prestige Sleeper seats in Prestige Class (business class) on the upper deck. Furthermore, it boasts unique in-flight facilities, such as the world’s first ‘Duty Free Showcase’ and a new onboard bar and lounge area, offering a brand new and highly enjoyable in-flight shopping and relaxation experience.

Korean Air has ordered ten A380 aircraft; three of which will be delivered by the end of 2011 and the remaining five by 2014. The airline will gradually expand its A380 service to major destinations in Europe and North America, such as Paris and Los Angeles by the end of this year.