Korean Air to introduce new Prestige Class wines on short-haul routes

Korean Air selected six new wines for the airline’s short-haul flights to be served in Prestige. German, French and Australian wines feature

Sharon Petersen

By Sharon Petersen Thu Oct 26, 2023

Korean Air selected six new wines for the airline’s short-haul flights to be served in Prestige Class in collaboration with Marc Almert, a world-renowned sommelier.

The new selection features a variety from both new and old - from France, Germany and Australia, and will be served in cycles to tailor to the changing season. The selection also highlights a more diverse, unique blend from a variety of grapes like Riesling, Grenache, and Merlot. 

In demonstrating the airline’s commitment to exceptional service, Korean Air organized an in-flight wine training session led by Marc Almert for 150 first class cabin crew members, where they deepened their understanding of the wines the airline serves.
The airline has rolled out a series of initiatives to enhance its in-flight services and experiences. Last October, the airline overhauled its wine service, unveiling a new selection of 52 wines selected by Marc Almert. Responding to the global fascination with Korean culture and preference for vegan dietary cuisine, the airline also introduced a new Korean style vegan menu inspired by traditional Buddhist temple cuisine, which was met with acclaim from passengers.

About Korean Air

Serving the world for more than 50 years, Korean Air is one of the world's top 20 airlines, carrying more than 27 million passengers in 2019, pre-COVID. With its global hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN) , the airline serves 120 cities in 43 countries on five continents with a modern fleet of 156 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 Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year and Cargo Operator of the Year awards.

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. 

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