(Finance) – The Korean Air connection between Rome Fiumicino and Seoul resumed yesterday, served by a Boeing 777-200 featuring a new configuration of 36 seats in Business Class and 225 in Economy. Initially, the frequency will be three weekly flights (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
The inauguration took place at the Pier E of Leonardo da Vinci where, for the occasion, one was also organized photo exhibition on Korea, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Institute. In addition to the Director of the Institute, Chun Ye Jinthe Korean ambassador to Italy also spoke Lee Seong Hothe President of the Korean community Ryou Kyoung Hoonthe Honorary President of FITA (Italian Taekwondo Federation) Park Young Ghilthe General Manager of Korean Air Lee Ki Wook And Ivan BassatoChief Aviation Officer of Aeroporti di Roma.
“From today we connect Rome and Seoul again with Boeing 777-200s, a 5-star service and excellent safety”, said Lee Ki WookGeneral Manager of Korean Air, recalling that “last year was the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Rome flight”.
“We are extremely pleased to celebrate Korean Air’s long-awaited return,” he said Ivan Bassato, recalling that the Korean market in 2019 had exceeded the record threshold of 430,000 passengers carried. “Hoping to see the full recovery of these volumes soon – he added – we are proud that Korean Air, historical partner of Aeroporti di Roma, chooses Fiumicino airport as part of the reconstruction of its international network.