Korean Air to Offer Increased Service from Toronto Pearson

The federal government recently concluded a new air transport agreement with the Republic of Korea, effectively allowing any number of air carriers from either country to operate scheduled passenger and all-cargo air services as frequently as desired, to and from any point in either country’s territory. Air carriers will also be able to pick up traffic in each other’s territory and continue to a third country as part of a service to or from their home territory.

Through the government’s work, this agreement between Canada and South Korea has created an environment that will allow for additional business and tourism opportunities. This is good for air carriers, travellers and those companies that depend on reliable air service. This new agreement will provide increased flights from Toronto Pearson, which will undoubtedly boost tourism and export opportunities in the South Korean market, and provide Canadian businesses with access to the Northeast Asian region.

As a direct result of the new agreement, Korean Air is offering more seats from Toronto as Canada’s new Open Skies agreement with Korea takes effect.

Korean Air will be increasing its four-weekly flights to daily B-777 service from Toronto beginning August 14.

“With this additional service, Seoul and over 35 cities in China and Southeast Asia will be more accessible to more Canadian travelers,” says Korean Air’s Americas Marketing Director, John Jackson. “Canada has a very large potential for us. We’re anticipating increased growth and popularity because of the new Open Skies accord.”