(Seoul, October 30, 2024) - Korean Air commemorated the 30th anniversary of its San Francisco route on October 29, marking three decades of connecting Korea and San Francisco with exceptional service and dedication to both the Korean and international communities. To celebrate this milestone, Korean Air awarded a complimentary round-trip economy class ticket between San Francisco and Seoul Incheon to the 30th passenger checking in for Seoul Incheon-bound flight KE024. In addition, all passengers on this flight received special anniversary gifts, including a tote bag designed by the Korean Association of New York Artists (KANA) and a selection of Ghirardelli chocolates, a renowned San Francisco delicacy. “On this significant occasion, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our customers for their unwavering support over the past 30 years and for choosing Korean Air for their travels,” said Jin Ho Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Americas Regional Headquarters at Korean Air. “We are excited to continue connecting Korea and San Francisco and providing our customers with exceptional services in the years to come.” As part of the celebrations, Korean Air will host a special dinner event in downtown San Francisco on October 30. Approximately 80 guests, including representatives from Korean Air, the Korean Consulate, industry partners, key travel agencies, and media, are expected to attend. Korean Air first launched its San Francisco service on October 29, 1994, establishing a regular passenger route from Gimpo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Since its inception, the airline has maintained a schedule of at least seven flights per week, significantly enhancing connections and economic exchange between Korea and the U.S. West Coast, particularly in the IT and semiconductor sectors by improving access to Silicon Valley. In 2023, around 176,000 passengers traveled on the San Francisco route, making it Korean Air’s second most popular route on the U.S. West Coast, following Los Angeles. Korean Air operates widebody aircraft, such as the Boeing 777, to ensure passengers enjoy exceptional comfort on this important route. Tags: Jin Ho Lee, Korean Air, Gimpo Airport, San Francisco
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