Lufthansa Group customers can now check-in for flights at Seoul Station City-Airport Terminal – Business Traveller
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Lufthansa Group customers can now check-in for flights at Seoul Station City-Airport Terminal – Business Traveller

Lufthansa Group has launched a new Rail & Air partnership with Korean rail provider KTX at Seoul Incheon International Airport. The agreement means passengers can now purchase a single air and rail ticket, to include travel to and from the airport to eight KTX destinations including Busan, Dongdaegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, Pohang, Yeosu, Mokpo and Jinju….

Lufthansa Group grows to 17 weekly flights at Incheon – Business Traveller
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Lufthansa Group grows to 17 weekly flights at Incheon – Business Traveller

Lufthansa Group is now operating 17 weekly flights from Seoul Incheon International airport. This is after group subsidiary SWISS launched a three times a week nonstop service between Incheon and its Zurich hub last week. Flight LX123 is now departing from Seoul every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 0955, arriving in Zurich at 1650 on…

IHG to debut its voco brand in Seoul – Business Traveller
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IHG to debut its voco brand in Seoul – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of voco Seoul Myeongdong in partnership with local investors. The 576-room property is expected to open by the middle of this year. Situated in Seoul’s vibrant district of Myeongdong, the property hopes to attract both business and leisure travellers, who prefer its close proximity to major attractions…

SWISS to fly to Seoul for the first time – Business Traveller
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SWISS to fly to Seoul for the first time – Business Traveller

SWISS has announced plans to offer nonstop flights to South Korea’s capital for the first time. The flag carrier will launch a thrice-weekly service from Zurich on 7 May, operated by a340 aircraft. Flights will depart Zurich at 1340 on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, arriving into Seoul’s Incheon International airport at 0825 the following day,…

Seoul welcomes first oneworld branded lounge – Business Traveller
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Seoul welcomes first oneworld branded lounge – Business Traveller

Features include buffet food, a full-service bar and private shower facilities, with décor which “incorporates subtle nods to South Korean culture, capturing the colourful Lantern Festival in mesmerising glass art and the ‘Gat’ hat in a welcoming bar, mixing traditional and contemporary aesthetics”. The lounge is open daily between 0730 (0430 on Monday and Saturday)…

Asiana Airlines starts Melbourne service – Business Traveller
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Asiana Airlines starts Melbourne service – Business Traveller

The year is ending on a high for Melbourne airport with a record number of international airlines now flying to Victoria’s capital airport. On 27 December, South Korea’s Asiana Airlines started seasonal services to Seoul’s Incheon airport, making it the 38th international carrier to serve Melbourne airport. The airline is operating two direct flights a…

Westjet to launch Calgary-Seoul route – Business Traveller
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Westjet to launch Calgary-Seoul route – Business Traveller

WestJet has announced a new thrice-weekly service between Calgary and Seoul as part of its wider strategy to enhance Calgary’s presence as an intercontinental hub. Subject to regulatory approvals, the airline anticipates flights to be available for booking in early 2024 for an expected inaugural flight in May. WestJet will deploy one of its Boeing…