Korean Air wins ATW Cargo Operator of the Year Award
Korean Air's B747-8f / Courtesy of Korean Air
By Kim Hyun-bin
Korean Air has won Air Transport World's (ATW) 2022 Cargo Operator of the Year Award, which is considered one of the most prestigious aviation awards, the company said Monday.
This award is Korean Air's second consecutive ATW prize, proving the fact that it has been one of the world's most successful airlines during the pandemic.
“To see Korean Air named the 2022 Cargo Operator of the Year after winning the ATW 2021 Airline of the Year really speaks to the consistently outstanding, all-around performance of Korean Air. The industry's huge pivot to air cargo and importance to the global economy made this a very competitive category this year and we sincerely congratulate the Korean Air leadership and entire team,” ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker said.
Launched in 1974, ATW's annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards are described as the most coveted honor an airline can receive. The 48th awards ceremony will be held in Doha, Qatar on June 21.
When deciding on the winner of the Cargo Operator of the Year award, ATW's global judging panel of editors and analysts cited, “strong financial performance, its continued innovation and agility, its wider initiatives in humane disaster relief, and in animal/wildlife conservation.” The judges also noted that “the airline's investment and application of technology & digitalization is particularly impressive and it sets the bar for the air cargo industry.”
“We are honored to win one of ATW's renowned awards for the second consecutive year, especially in these difficult times,'' said Eum Jae-dong, senior vice president and head of the cargo business division at Korean Air. “This achievement was made possible by the efforts of not only our cargo teams, but by the concerted efforts of our entire company. Korean Air remains committed to delivering excellence in service to our customers as a global leading airline.”
Korean Air Cargo, with its 50 years of history, is one of the world's top five air freight operators.