Korean Air has been recognized for its in-flight wine offerings by a U.S. premium travel magazine.
On August 1, Korean Air announced that it won five awards at the "Wines on the Wing 2026" competition hosted by Global Traveler.
Wines on the Wing annually selects the best wine lists from the premium classes of major airlines worldwide. This year, in-flight wines were evaluated through blind tastings by international experts, with a total of 20 categories being recognized as of February.
Korean Air secured first place in the Best Business Class Wine List category, demonstrating the competitiveness of its Prestige Class wines. The airline received high marks for its well-balanced selection of wines from various countries and styles, optimized for the in-flight environment and meals.
Additionally, the wine list served in First Class ranked second in the Best First Class Wine List category. The white wine served in Prestige Class also placed second in the Best Business Class White Wine category.
Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO of Global Traveler, stated, "Korean Air has proven its outstanding wine competitiveness in the skies by ranking first in the Best Business Class Wine List category. This award signifies the airline's continuous efforts to provide the best in-flight wines."
Meanwhile, Korean Air received 13 awards related to in-flight service at three global ceremonies held during the world's largest in-flight service expo in April. Since June, the airline has been enhancing its premium services by expanding pre-order options for First Class in-flight meals on long-haul international routes.
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