Korean Air wins eight Magellan Awards for service and technology

Korean Air has received eight awards at the 2026 Magellan Awards, hosted by the US-based travel media outlet Travel Weekly. The airline secured five gold awards and three silver awards across various categories.

Gold awards were presented in the categories of International Airline and Service, First Class, Airport Lounge, and In-flight Food and Beverage Service. Silver awards were earned for Technical Solutions, Business Class, and Sustainable Airline status.

The airline was recognized for its digital transformation efforts, including the use of AI for customer service and predictive maintenance, as well as its environmental initiatives. Korean Air reported reducing carbon emissions by approximately 485,000 tons last year through optimized flight speeds and high-efficiency aircraft operations. Other sustainability measures include the introduction of plant-based in-flight meal containers and resource recycling programs.