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Home  >  Korean Air  >  Korean Air Plans To Resume Airbus A380 Service To New York JFK
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Korean Air Plans To Resume Airbus A380 Service To New York JFK

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2022May 17, 2022 6 Comments

Korean Air has scheduled the Airbus A380 on its flagship Seoul – New York route this summer, marking the first appearance of the “whale” jet for the Korean flag carrier since the pandemic began.

Korean Air A380 Will Return to New York JFK This Summer

Prior to the pandemic, Korean Air operated a fleet of Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777, and Boeing 747-8 jets to the United States. During the pandemic, however, all service to the USA has been on 777 jets.

That changes, however, in July with the A380 set to return to the Seoul (ICN) – New York (JFK) route from July 1, 2022 through October 12, 2022 (when it reverts back to a 777):

  • KE 81 – Seoul (ICN) 10:00AM – New York  (JFK) 11:20AM (14 hours, 20 minutes)
  • KE 82 – New York (JFK) 1:40PM – Seoul (ICN) 1:40+1 (14hours, 55 minutes)

This does will mark the first time we’ve seen regularly-scheduled Korean Air A380 service since the pandemic. Starting in autumn 2020, Korean Air began operating an A380 between Seoul and Guangzhou (CAN), marking the earliest return of A380 to the skies. Despite the Mainland’s zero-COVID policy, once-weekly service has continued on the Korean Air A380, though the service is downgraded to an Airbus A330 in late July.

Looking at the long-term picture, Korean Air announced plans to retire its fleet of 10 A380s by 2026. But with demand picking up once again with borders around the world now reopening, those retirement plans may be pushed back (the retirement of the 747-8 was also announced, currently set for 2031).


> Read More: Korean Air Won’t Retire A380 Or 747-8 Yet, But Will They Fly?


Do keep in mind that much can happen between now and July and that aircraft types are not guaranteed. We could see a swap back to a 777, perhaps even at the last minute.

CONCLUSION

Korean Air has scheduled the return of the Airbus A380 jet on its Seoul – New York route, starting in July. With 407 seats onboard, the move represents a return of demand to a nation that only recently re-opened its borders without quarantine restrictions.

(image: Corey Seeman // H/T: Simple Flying)

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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6 Comments

  1. Aaron Reply
    May 17, 2022 at 7:43 am

    Is the merger with Asiana still on?

  2. Matt Reply
    May 17, 2022 at 9:35 am

    If only they’d come back as a points transfer partner with chase (or anyone) :-/

    • Ryan Reply
      May 17, 2022 at 11:36 am

      Yes!

  3. Oliver Reply
    May 17, 2022 at 11:38 am

    There has been no award availability for bus/first on Korea Air, anyone know?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      May 17, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      That’s a concern since I’m still sitting on Korean miles. Hoping that the 747-8i will come back this year as well.

  4. Lance Reply
    May 17, 2022 at 11:39 am

    I’m scheduled on their LAX – ICN route in December. I keep hoping they will bring the A380 back for that route.

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