The A380 has begun flying transpacific between Asia and the US East Coast, following the inauguration of service with Korean Air from Seoul to New York. New York is the first long haul destination to be served by Korean Air with its new A380 and comes in addition to the carrier's existing services to Tokyo and Hong Kong. The airline will be adding Los Angeles A380 service in October. In addition to New York and Los Angeles, the airline will also begin flying the A380 to Europe later this year with service to Paris. Altogether, the airline has placed orders for 10 A380s. Courtesy of Korean Air

Toulouse, France and Seoul, Korea - August 10, 2011

The A380 has begun flying transpacific between Asia and the US East Coast, following the inauguration of service with Korean Air from Seoul to New York.

Signature of Korean Air first A380 delivery, from left to right Tom Enders President and CEO of Airbus, Korean Air Chairman and CEO Yang Ho Cho, and Mary Hellen Jones, President of Engine Alliance (24 May 2011). Courtesy of Airbus

The first flight departed Seoul 9 August for the outbound service to the Big Apple, returning to Seoul today, 10 August.

Courtesy of Korean Air

The non-stop services have flight times of around 13.55 hours outbound from Seoul and 14.20 hours on the return sector from New York.

Courtesy of Korean Air

New York is the first long haul destination to be served by Korean Air with its new A380 and comes in addition to the carrier's existing services to Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Korean Air’s first A380 was presented to invited guests at its Toulouse, France delivery celebration by 500 Airbus employees (24 May 2011). Courtesy of Airbus / Korean Air

The airline will be adding Los Angeles A380 service in October.

Korean Air to become sixth operator of A380, world's most eco-efficient aircraft (24 May 2011). Courtesy of Airbus

Passengers flying on Korean Air's transpacific A380 services will be able to enjoy the highest levels of comfort on board, with accommodation for just 407 passengers in three classes.

The A380’s service introduction in June will reinforce the airline’s position as a world-leading carrier said Korean Air Chairman and CEO Yang Ho Cho. (24 May 2011). Courtesy of Airbus

This compares with a typical three class layout for the A380 of 525 seats.

Korean Air Chairman and CEO Yang Ho Cho said the A380’s service introduction in June will reinforce his airline’s position as a world-leading carrier (24 May 2011). Courtesy of Airbus

Taking full advantage of the unrivalled space offered by the A380, the Korean Air aircraft features an all-business class upper deck with 94 fully lie-flat Prestige Sleeper seats spaced six feet apart, while the main deck features 12 luxurious First Class Kosmo Suites and 301 Economy Class seats.

Korean Air’s A380 interior – SKY SHOP Courtesy of Korean Air

The aircraft also features a host of special amenities, including a full bar on the upper deck and the world's first Duty Free Showcase where passengers can view an extensive range of products.

Korean Air’s A380 interior – SKY SHOP Courtesy of Korean Air

Korean Air took delivery of its first A380 in May this year and inaugurated commercial services the following month.

Korean Air’s A380 interior Courtesy of Korean Air

Altogether, the airline has placed orders for 10 A380s.

Korean Air’s A380 interior Courtesy of Korean Air

In addition to New York and Los Angeles, the airline will also begin flying the A380 to Europe later this year with service to Paris.

Korean Air’s A380 interior Courtesy of Korean Air

Since entering service in 2007 the eco-efficient A380 has exceeded all expectations, flying more people further at lower cost.

Korean Air’s A380 interior Courtesy of Korean Air

The spacious, quieter cabin and smooth ride have made the aircraft a firm favourite with passengers, providing airlines with a key competitive advantage wherever they operate the type.

Korean Air’s A380 interior – SKY SHOP Courtesy of Korean Air

Typically seating 525 passengers in a three class layout, the A380 is capable of flying 8,300 nautical miles or 15,300 kilometres.

This enables non-stop service with a full payload from Seoul to any destination in Europe, and as far afield as the East Coast of the US.


Source: Airbus

http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/a380-goes-transpacific-with-korean-air-1/  


Source: Korean Air

http://www.koreanair.com/  



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