Korean Air sends 12,000 bottles of water to Japan earthquake victims

Korean Air has provided essential relief to those affected by a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, by donating 12,000 bottles of 1.5-liter drinking water. The airline confirmed the delivery on August 3rd, stating that the emergency supplies were transported on August 1st via its KE557 cargo flight from Incheon to Kitakyushu.

From Kitakyushu Airport, the water was transported by land to the earthquake-stricken regions in Kumamoto Prefecture, where it will be used by residents displaced by the disaster. The region was hit by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on July 28th, which caused numerous casualties, including dozens of deaths, and left a large number of people homeless. The situation has been exacerbated by a heatwave, adding to the difficulties faced by survivors.

In addition to the water donation, Korean Air is offering support to travelers affected by the earthquake. The airline has waived all change and cancellation fees for passengers holding tickets for flights to or from Kumamoto Airport departing between July 28th and August 5th. While changes are permitted without penalty, any fare differences will still be applied.

A Korean Air representative stated that the company is fulfilling its responsibility as a global citizen and practicing ESG management by providing emergency relief supplies to disaster-stricken areas, both domestically and internationally, including regions affected by earthquakes and floods.

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As a member of the global community, we are fulfilling our responsibilities and practicing ESG management by providing emergency relief supplies free of charge to disaster areas, both domestically and internationally, such as earthquakes and floods.