Airline Guide · Asia
Korean Air (KE)
South Korea's flag carrier and a SkyTeam founding member, Korean Air operates extensive long-haul service from its Incheon hub.
KE airline facts
IATA Code
KE
ICAO Code
KAL
Callsign
Koreanair
Country
South Korea
Headquarters
Seoul
Region
Asia
Alliance
SkyTeam
Founded
1962
Korean Air hubs
Primary airports where Korean Air concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: KE
Where is Korean Air based?
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Korean Air (IATA: KE, ICAO: KAL) is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The airline was founded in 1962 and operates a fleet of approximately 170 aircraft.
What is Korean Air's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Korean Air is KE. The ICAO code is KAL. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Koreanair".
Which alliance does Korean Air belong to?
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Korean Air is a member of SkyTeam, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Korean Air's primary hubs?
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Korean Air operates primary hubs at ICN, GMP. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Korean Air have?
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Korean Air operates a fleet of approximately 170 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Korean Air founded?
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Korean Air was founded in 1962, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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