Korean Air collected 13 awards across three industry ceremonies at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo in Hamburg, Germany, held from 14 to 16 April 2026.
The wins spanned the Onboard Hospitality Awards, the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards, and the PAX International Readership Awards.
On 14 April, the Onboard Hospitality Awards, judged by industry experts and reader votes, recognised Korean Air in four categories: Best First Class Amenities for its Graff First Class Amenity Kit, Best Wearable Textiles for its Frette First Class Loungewear, Best Onboard Textiles for its Frette Inflight Bedding Set, and Best Service Equipment, Passenger for its tableware collaborations with Bernardaud, Riedel, Christofle, and Armani/Casa.
The TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards followed with five honours: a Five-Star Rating for Passenger Amenities, plus category wins for First Class Gentlemen’s Kit, First Class Meal Serveware, First Class Bedding Set, and Children’s Goody Bag or Give Away (Under 6 Years). TravelPlus awards are based on passenger feedback and expert evaluation.
On 15 April, PAX International’s Readership Awards delivered four further wins in the Asia region: Best Overall Passenger Experience, Best Cabin Interior, Best First Class Amenity Kit, and Best Business Class Bedding/Soft Products.
The partnerships behind the wins
The awards follow a renewal of Korean Air’s inflight product across premium cabins. Korean Air is the first airline to partner with Graff on First Class amenity kits, which feature the brand’s skincare products and fragrances. Frette bedding is available in both First and Prestige Class. First Class tableware draws on Bernardaud chinaware, Christofle cutlery, and Riedel glassware; Prestige Class uses Armani/Casa tableware and glassware.
Photos: Korean Air
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