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Dave

Cheers to business adventures: Korean Air introduces KAL’s Lager

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For frequent business travellers, the monotony of long-haul flights and airport layovers can often leave one yearning for a refreshing and distinctive experience. In a remarkable collaboration with the award-winning Korean brewery, Playground Brewery, Korean Air has launched its latest masterpiece – ‘KAL’s Lager.’

This craft beer embodies the perfect harmony of tropical fruit aromas and a crisp, refreshing taste, promising to deliver a smooth and enjoyable drinking experience.

With its exclusive availability at Korean Air’s lounges in Incheon and Gimpo International Airports from 27 July, and onboard flights starting in September, business travellers can now add a touch of indulgence to their journeys.

Korean Air’s KAL’s Lager stands as a testament to the airline’s commitment to elevating the overall travel experience for its discerning customers. Brewed in collaboration with Playground Brewery – renowned for its excellence in assembling distinct flavors – this craft beer promises to be more than just a drink; it’s a sensory journey that complements the excitement of travel.

The fusion of flavours creates a pleasant balance, making KAL’s Lager a delightful companion during those long hours spent on flights or navigating bustling airports. This unique craft beer aims to make business travel more enjoyable, offering moments of relaxation and indulgence amidst busy schedules.

Beyond its exceptional taste, KAL’s Lager introduces a novel packaging design, enhancing the connection to the world of travel.

Playground Brewery: Korean Air is introducing its own branded craft ‘KAL’s Lager’.

The can portrays an aircraft soaring gracefully against the backdrop of a serene blue sky, capturing the essence of adventure and wanderlust. Each time a traveller cracks open a can of KAL’s Lager, they are reminded of the exciting journey that awaits them.

Starting 27 July, business travellers can relish the exquisite taste of KAL’s Lager at Korean Air’s lounges in Incheon and Gimpo International Airports.

These luxurious lounges are the perfect settings for travellers to unwind before their flights and indulge in the premium experience offered by KAL’s Lager.

But the adventure doesn’t end at the lounge; from September onwards, passengers can continue enjoying this exceptional craft beer during their flights.

It’s a delightful treat that sets Korean Air apart, giving travellers another reason to appreciate the airline’s dedication to customer satisfaction.

For those looking to take the experience beyond their flights, KAL’s Lager will also be available for purchase exclusively at Emart24 convenience stores and through its mobile application. Now, business travellers can conveniently stock up on this exclusive craft beer to enjoy during their stay or to toast to successful business endeavors.

KAL’s Lager is set to elevate the journeys of business travellers, providing a delightful respite during their trips. Whether unwinding at Korean Air’s lounges, sipping on the beverage during flights, or simply enjoying it at leisure, KAL’s Lager offers a unique experience tailored to the discerning tastes of jet-setting business travellers. So, on your next Korean Air flight, you can raise a can of KAL’s Lager to the pursuit of adventure and the pleasures of business travel.


Dave

Virgin Atlantic and Korean Air announce codeshare agreement for seamless travel to Asia and Australasia

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Virgin Atlantic has exciting news for its customers as it announces the launch of a new codeshare agreement with Korean Air.

This will offer customers more opportunities to fly seamlessly to South Korea and beyond. The agreement is set to launch on 25 March, and customers booking through Virgin Atlantic will have the opportunity to travel directly to Incheon Airport, in South Korea’s capital, Seoul.

But that’s not all, as the agreement will be expanded to include further destinations in Asia and Australasia from June. Customers will be able to connect onwards from Seoul to a variety of destinations throughout Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. Virgin Atlantic is confident that this codeshare agreement with Korean Air is the first step towards its entry to Seoul and is set to enhance the airline’s network in Asia.

Virgin Atlantic’s recent enrollment into the SkyTeam alliance further enhances customers benefits. Customers can earn and redeem Virgin Points and take advantage of SkyPriority benefits. As one of the founding members of the SkyTeam alliance, Korean Air is an excellent partner for Virgin Atlantic in the codeshare agreement.

From May, services to Shanghai, China will resume, alongside an expanded codeshare with IndiGo throughout India and beyond. Flying Club members will be able to take advantage of SkyPriority services at Seoul Incheon, including priority check-in, baggage handling, and boarding.

Virgin Atlantic Chief Commercial Officer, Juha Jarvinen, said,

We’re pleased to launch a codeshare with Korean Air, as we know such agreements bring an array of benefits to our customers.  As one of Asia’s major carriers, Virgin Atlantic customers can benefit from its extensive route network, that will offer more choice throughout Asia and Australasia. 

Our enrolment into SkyTeam, of which Korean Air is a founding member, enhances customers benefits further. Our Flying Club members can enjoy SkyPriority benefits at both London Heathrow and Seoul Incheon as well as earning and redeeming miles across Korean Air’s network.

This codeshare agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Korean Air is something for business travellers to look forward to.

Paul

Delta proposes flights between Haneda and 5 new US cities

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Delta Air Lines has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch daily daytime services between Tokyo-Haneda airport and Seattle, Detroit, Atlanta and Portland, as well as a twice-daily service between Haneda and Honolulu.

Delta’s proposed routes would be the only direct service offered by U.S. carriers between Haneda, Tokyo’s preferred airport for business travellers and the closest to the city centre, and the communities of Seattle, Portland, Atlanta and Detroit.

Together with the carrier’s existing service to Haneda from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Los Angeles, these new routes would bring Delta’s proven operational reliability and exceptional service to more customers travelling between a broad network of U.S. cities and Tokyo’s preferred airport.

Additionally, Delta’s proposal provides a competitive alternative for consumers to the service offered by other U.S. carriers and their Japanese joint venture partners, ANA and JAL.

Delta’s existing service to Haneda from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Los Angeles has already delivered substantial consumer benefits, including transporting over 800,000 passengers since the inauguration of daytime flights. The airline claims its proposal for additional service would:

  • Provide more attractive flight times for customers arriving and departing Haneda while enhancing connecting opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, Southeast, and Northeast;
  • Facilitate the development of trade and tourism between five of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas and Tokyo;
  • Serve a geographically diverse set of markets and communities through the comprehensive route networks offered at each of Delta’s hub gateways;
  • Provide additional capacity and greater convenience for the large business communities in all of these proposed gateways.

Delta has served the U.S. to Japan market for over 70 years, and currently offers seven daily departures from Tokyo with connections to over 150 destinations across the U.S and Latin America. The airline will launch a new service in April between Seattle and Osaka in partnership with Korean Air. Additionally, last year, Delta began partnering with Michelin consulting chef Norio Ueno to create meals for all cabins of service for flights to and from Japan.

Pending government approvals, the new routes would launch with the summer 2020 flying schedule.