Korean Air to launch daily flights to Newark in May 2027

Korean Air will launch a daily service between Seoul Incheon and Newark Liberty International Airport on May 22, 2027. Flight KE097 will depart Seoul Incheon at 10:00 PM and arrives in Newark at 11:00 PM. The return flight, KE098, departs Newark at 1:00 AM and arrives at Seoul Incheon at 5:15 AM the following day. The route will be served by the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet. As a key gateway to the New York metropolitan area, Newark Liberty International Airport offers quick train and highway connections, placing travelers within 30 minutes of downtown Manhattan and key New Jersey destinations. The new service provides travelers with expanded options to the U.S. East Coast. In addition to New York’s standing as a global center for culture, dining, and entertainment, New Jersey is home to major cultural and sports venues. Key attractions include the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Newark Museum of Art, alongside major professional sports facilities such as the Prudential Center and MetLife Stadium. The region also serves as a major commercial hub, housing the global headquarters of multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology, financial, and logistics companies. The service will accommodate a steady volume of business traffic generated by these industries and New York’s broader economic footprint. The launch reflects Korean Air’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its Americas network, providing passengers with greater schedule flexibility and enhanced travel options. Emirates ramps up Premium Economy across European network Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy class on flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across Europe and the UK, and more onward connections through Dubai. Across this year’s winter schedule, Emirates will operate an average of 78 flights a day between Dubai and Europe. The airline is also adding 31 weekly flights to winter sun favourites and popular cities, including Cape Town, Nairobi, Phuket, Hanoi, Manila, Tokyo Narita and Accra. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Winter is one of the busiest travel seasons for our customers in Europe, and we’re giving them more ways to enjoy it. Whether they want to discover somewhere new, unwind in the sun or spend time with family and friends, Dubai has lots to offer, but we’re also making it easier for them to reach the world’s most sought-after winter destinations beyond Dubai, with an expanded eastbound schedule and more of our popular Premium Economy seats deployed.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]