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 to debut Melbourne flights – Business Traveller
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Asiana Airlines to debut Melbourne flights – Business Traveller

Australia’s state of Victoria will soon have a direct connection to one of Asia’s most vibrant and dynamic cities, with Asiana Airlines to launch seasonal flights between Melbourne airport and Seoul Incheon airport from December. The Star Alliance carrier will operate two direct flights a week between Melbourne and the South Korean capital using a…

Korean Air to add premium economy class – Business Traveller
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Korean Air to add premium economy class – Business Traveller

South Korean flag carrier Korean Air will introduce a premium economy class product as it takes delivery of new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the airline’s chief executive, Walter Cho, told media this week. The SkyTeam carrier already has 11 Boeing 787-9 long-haul aircraft in its current fleet, but is due to take delivery of nine more,…