Korean Air wins eight honors at 2026 Magellan Awards

What happened: Korean Air won five gold and three silver awards at the 2026 Magellan Awards, organized by Travel Weekly, covering categories including international carrier, service, first class, airport lounge and in-flight menu. Key numbers: 5 gold, 3 silver awards; 17 industry experts on the panel; carbon emissions cut by more than 485,000 metric tons in 2025 versus a year earlier. Why it matters: Gold in international carrier, service, first class and in-flight menu came for the second consecutive year, reflecting premium cabin and onboard dining upgrades under its corporate rebranding.

Korean Air won five gold and three silver awards at the 2026 Magellan Awards, organized by Travel Weekly, covering categories including international carrier, service, first class, airport lounge and in-flight menu.

Gold in international carrier, service, first class and in-flight menu came for the second consecutive year, reflecting premium cabin and onboard dining upgrades under its corporate rebranding.