Korean Air to provide service to over 30 Chinese cities by 2010

Korean Air plans to provide service to over 30 Chinese cities by 2010, especially cities in less-developed western regions of China, said J. H. Chae, regional manager of Korean Air Beijing Office.

He said that 2009 marked the 15th year of Korean Air's inauguration of service in China. To achieve sustainable growth in China is an important development target of the carrier's global strategy.

The aviation negotiation between China and the Republic of Korea will kick off in January 2009. Korean Air expects China to open more cities in the west.

Korean Air owns 126 aircraft, among the top 20 biggest airlines in the world. China has become the most important overseas market for the carrier.