Korean Air has been named Asia Airline of the Year by  market intelligence provider CAPA. The award was presented on October 30 at the firm’s Airline Leader Summit – Asia & Awards for Excellence, in Singapore.

CAPA noted the recent merger between Korean Air and Asiana has been driving the airline’s transformation, covering the branding, aircraft liveries, in-flight product, network planning, and IT systems.

The panel also commended the airline’s clear and methodical approach to the complex integration, noting the ultimate outcome will be the formation of a global megacarrier that will change the competitive landscape of Asian aviation.

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“Being awarded Asia Airline of the Year by CAPA is a meaningful validation of our entire team’s dedication during this historic period of transformation,” said Taejoon Kim, SVP and Head of International Affairs and Alliances at Korean Air. “We are fully committed to the successful integration of our airlines, with a clear focus on building a sustainable, top-tier global carrier that will set new standards for customer experience and enhance the regional aviation network.”

Other winners at the CAPA Awards include Cebu Pacific, which picked up the trophy for Asian LCC. Hong Kong International scooped Large Asian Airport of the Year while Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong took home Chief Executive of the Year.

CAPA Award winners at a glance: 

• Asia Airline of the Year: Korean Air

• Asia Airline Executive of the Year: Goh Choon Phong

• Asia Low Cost Airline of the Year: Cebu Pacific

• Asia Large Airport of the Year: Hong Kong International Airport

• Asia Small/Medium of the Year: Perth Airport