Korean Air is to operate a special flight from Incheon to Ho Chi Minh on 23 April to commemorate its first international route as a private airline.
Meanwhile, from 23 April to the end of May, a select group of flight attendants will wear a selection of 11 uniforms from 1969 to present day on the major routes to LA, Tokyo, Beijing, Sydney and Jeju. Ten aircraft will also have the 50th anniversary emblem and slogan, “Beyond 50 Years of Excellence”, livery until the end of this year.
During the anniversary ceremony held at the airline’s HQ in Seoul on 4 March, 1,500 of its employees and guests enjoyed "best employee awards", cake cutting and musical performances by the company’s choir.
Speaking at the event, Korean Air president Walter Cho said: "We will do our best to satisfy our customers, raise the happiness of our employees and enhance the value of our shareholders, which will ultimately increase the value of Korean Air. We will leverage the values that we create with our partners to help the community achieve their dreams.”
Recently, the carrier unveiled its “Vision 2023” plan, which focuses on sustainable growth, improving its financial structure, transparency in corporate governance, and shareholder-friendly policies.
It also has a joint venture agreement with Delta Air Lines, and plans to continue to expand its Americas-Asia network with American airline, while also exploring new routes to Europe and Southeast Asia.
Since its establishment, Korean Air has carried 714.99 million people, which is equivalent to over 13 times the total Korean population.