Korean Air wows Paris

With their new Paris – Seoul route not due for introduction until September Korean Air was able to exploit an embarrassment for Airbus at last week’s air show giving great publicity for the future service.

Instead of the Airbus-owned development aircraft taking part in the daily flight demonstration it was Korean Air’s second A380 that took to the skies each afternoon creating a very favourable impression.  We were told that the manufacturer’s own A380 had ‘technical problems’. 

Each morning travel agents (and the media) were able to inspect what is the least dense A380 yet available, only 401 seats against Air France 538.  The upper deck is given over entirely to Prestige Class (business class) just 94 lie flat seats.  Also included are two lounge areas and Korean Air’s unique airborne duty free shop (one on each deck).  It is 2+2+2 upstairs the aircraft decorated in pastel colours with the accommodation divided into three areas including a pair of lounges.  It exudes comfort and style.

Seoul to Tokyo and Hong Kong have already been introduced with Bangkok expected in July and New York for August.  The Paris overture marks Korean Air’s initial foray into Europe for the eagerly awaited aircraft. www.koreanair.com

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