Korean Air Wins 'Cargo Airline of the Year' at Australian Airline Ratings Awards

Korean Air's efforts to successfully overcome the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognized by the global aviation industry.

On the 31st, Korean Air announced that it received the 'Best Cargo Airline of the Year' and 'Best Airline in North Asia' awards at the '2023 Airline Excellence Awards' hosted by Australian aviation and travel media 'AirlineRatings.' It was also ranked 4th in the 'Top 20 Airlines of the Year' category.

The Airline Excellence Awards, organized by AirlineRatings, comprehensively evaluate the safety and service of over 440 airlines worldwide and select outstanding airlines annually.

Korean Air's receipt of the 'Best Cargo Airline of the Year' award is due to its innovative approach of converting passenger aircraft into cargo-only planes to transport goods during the maritime transport congestion caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating a rare crisis management case in the global aviation industry.

In particular, despite the decline in passenger demand due to COVID-19, Korean Air actively introduced new aircraft such as the Boeing 737-8 and A321neo. Since June, it has also started offering in-flight Wi-Fi services on international routes, which was highly praised as an effort to provide the best service to customers.

Last year, Korean Air received the 'Cargo Airline of the Year' and 'Best Long-Haul Airline in Asia' awards at the Airline Excellence Awards. Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of AirlineRatings, said, "Korean Air's winning of major awards again this year following last year is due to its significant role in resolving the global cargo supply shortage during the pandemic, as well as its outstanding achievements in improving passenger services."

Korean Air plans to continue making its best efforts to firmly establish itself as a leading global airline in the post-COVID era.

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