Korean Air starts Airbus A350 services

Korean Air has successfully commenced operations with its pair of newly acquired Airbus A350s, with initial services launching on January 27. The first A350-941, HL8598 (c/n 689), was delivered on December 27, 2024, followed by a second example, HL8597 (c/n 681), three days later. Originally bound for Asiana Airlines, the aircraft were redirected to Korean Air following the merger of the two carriers. The airline’s first A350-900 has been operating twice-daily between Seoul/Incheon and Osaka/Kansai, while a second has been