• Korean Air achieved a record-high revenue of KRW 16.1166 trillion (USD 10.9637 billion) in 2024, with an operating profit of KRW 1.9946 trillion (USD 1.3229 billion).
• In Q4 2024, operating profit grew 159% year-on-year and net profit returned to profitability.
• The airline’s Q4 2024 passenger business revenue totalled KRW 2.3746 trillion, a 3% decline year-on-year due to ongoing recovery in global supply chains. Despite the seasonal off-peak period, the airline maintained stable profitability by strategically adjusting capacity to meet strong winter tourism demand and enhancing premium class service to improve load factors.
• The airline recorded cargo revenue of KRW 1.1980 trillion in the fourth quarter, marking a 9% increase year-on-year. Cargo volumes remained stable, supported by sustained e-commerce demand from China and seasonal year-end retail surge.
• For Q1 2025, Korean Air aims to maximize revenue in passenger operations by maintaining capacity on high-demand routes and expanding charter flights, driven by sustained long-haul demand and anticipated recovery in the Chinese market. The airline plans to strengthen profitability through service diversification and dynamic capacity management in cargo operations, leveraging robust e-commerce-driven demand.
• In 2025, Korean Air anticipates uncertainties in the business environment due to shifts in the global political landscape. However, the airline remains committed to strengthening its competitiveness as a leading international carrier by strategically preparing to integrate with Asiana Airlines.
Q4 and Full Year 2024 Results (Non-consolidated)
| Q4 | Full Year | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Remarks | 2024 | 2023 | Remarks | |
| Revenue | 4,029.6 (2,741.2) |
3,980.1 (2,707.6) |
49.5 (+1% YoY) |
16,116.6 (10,963.7) |
14,575.1 (9,915) |
+1,541.5 (+10.6% YoY) |
| Operating Profit |
476.5 (324.1) |
183.6 (124.9) |
+292.9 (+159% YoY) |
1,944.6 (1,322.9) |
1,586.9 (1,079.5) |
+357.7 (+22.5% YoY) |
| Net Income |
283.3 (192.7) |
-234.6 (-159.6) |
Returned to profit | 1,254.2 (853.2) |
916.8 (623.7) |
+337.4 (+36.8% YoY) |













