28-May-2013 10:35 AM
Korean Air delays A380 deployment on Seoul Incheon-Atlanta route
Korean Air plans to postpone the launch of A380 Seoul Inchoen-Atlanta service until 01-Sep-2013, as per a 27-May-2013 GDS timetable/inventory display (Airline Route, 27-May-2013). The carrier initially intended to commence A380 service on 02-Aug-2013. The carrier will operate the service three-times weekly using A380 equipment, with the remaining seven weekly frequencies to be operated using Boeing 777-200ER and 777-300ER equipment. The carrier is the route's only operator, according to Innovata.