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(Seoul, April 29, 2026) – Korean Air has been elected as the Chair airline of the Safety, Security & Quality (SSQ) Committee of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance.
As the Chair airline, Korean Air will lead the development and implementation of alliance-wide safety, security and quality policies across all SkyTeam member carriers. Bennet Allen Walsh, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Aviation Safety & Security at Korean Air, will serve as the SSQ Functional Executive for a two-year term.
The SSQ Committee plays a central role in establishing common standards that strengthen safety, security and quality across the alliance and broader global aviation industry. In this leadership position, Korean Air will work closely with the SkyTeam Executive Board to advance key safety initiatives and foster synergy, enhance collaboration among member airlines, and promote the exchange of best practices.
Key priorities during Korean Air’s term include strengthening international guidelines for the in-flight use of portable power banks and standardizing SkyTeam’s Emergency Response Plan across all member airlines.
This appointment further reinforces Korean Air's global leadership in aviation safety while expanding its influence within one of the world’s leading airline alliances.
“This appointment reflects Korean Air’s unwavering commitment to advancing the highest standards of aviation safety, security and quality,” said a Korean Air representative. “We will continue to work closely with SkyTeam members to further strengthen alliance-wide standards and deliver safer, more reliable travel experiences for passengers worldwide.”
About Korean Air
Serving the world for more than 55 years, Korean Air is one of the world's top 20 airlines, carrying more than 25 million passengers in 2025. With its global hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN), the airline serves 116 cities in 39 countries on five continents with a modern fleet of 166 aircraft and over 20,000 professional employees.
Korean Air's outstanding performance and commitment to the highest level of safety and customer service has widely been recognized. The airline has been granted numerous awards including a 5-star airline rating from Skytrax as well as Airline of the Year from both Air Transport World and Airline Ratings. Korean Air is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, and has grown into one of the largest transpacific airlines through its joint venture with Delta Air Lines.
For more information about Korean Air, please visit www.koreanair.com, Korea
