Lufthansa Group has launched a new Rail & Air partnership with Korean rail provider KTX at Seoul Incheon International Airport.
The agreement means passengers can now purchase a single air and rail ticket, to include travel to and from the airport to eight KTX destinations including Busan, Dongdaegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, Pohang, Yeosu, Mokpo and Jinju.
The service also applies to customers taking the AREX Airport Railroad Express from Seoul Station to Incheon International.
Rail & Air passengers have the option of checking in for their flight at Seoul Station City-Airport Terminal, meaning they can obtain their boarding passes, check bags and complete immigration before arriving at the airport.
Lufthansa Group said it was the only foreign airline offering the service to passengers in Korea.
Lufthansa first began serving Seoul from Frankfurt in 1984, and currently offers nonstop flights to the city from both Frankfurt and Munich.
Sister carrier SWISS recently launched a thrice-weekly service between Zurich and South Korea’s capital, bringing the group’s operations at Seoul Incheon to 17 flights per week.
Commenting on the news Lufthansa’s Group country manager – Korea, Leandro Tonidandel, said:
“At Lufthansa Group, we are transforming the travel journey with every step. Our pioneering check-in facility at Seoul’s main train station redefines convenience while championing sustainability, offering travelers a seamless and eco-friendly journey.”
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