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KOREA. Korean Air’s innovative onboard “˜Duty Free Showcase’ will be coming to the UK market after the airline announced it would put its A380 aircraft into service on the Incheon to London Heathrow route. The first of the daily A380 flights will take place at the start of Korean Air’s summer service on 27 March.
The showcase area will be located at the back of the aircraft’s lower deck and feature a variety of duty free products.
A dedicated cabin crew member will be stationed in the showcase area, and will be “on hand to assist and advise passengers with all their shopping needs”, according to the airline.
As reported, Korean Air generated US$174.4 million in expected total inflight duty free sales in 2015, with the cosmetics category leading the way with a 36.6% share (US$64.6 million).
“The UK market has been keenly awaiting the opportunity to experience Korean Air’s A380 aircraft with its innovative layout and unique features,” said Korean Air Sales Manager for UK & Ireland Peter Barron. “Our passengers will not be disappointed. The A380 really does deserve its nickname “˜Hotel in the Sky’, and regardless of class of travel all passengers will experience a comfortable and restful journey with excellent inflight services.”
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Korean Air has ten A380 aircraft, with the first coming into service almost five years ago |
