Korean Air has released its latest upcycled products, featuring unique name tags and golf ball markers crafted from a retired Boeing 777 aircraft. This marks the airline’s fourth collection of upcycled items from retired aircraft, furthering its commitment to sustainability.

The new collection utilizes the skin of a dismantled Boeing 777-200ER, registration number HL7721. First entering service in October 2003, the aircraft completed 11,637 flights to 98 destinations before its retirement in May 2020, having traveled a total of 62,826,262 kilometers.

Repurposed from the aircraft’s fuselage, the name tags and golf ball markers were made from duralumin, a lightweight yet sturdy alloy used in aircraft. The color of each item—ranging from sky blue, blue to red—varies based on the fuselage section it was sourced from. Each product has its own unique serial number, adding to its collectible value.

The name tags feature a new design inspired by an aircraft tail wing, evoking memories of air travel. Korean Air’s logo is prominently displayed along with the aircraft type and registration number. For a personalized touch, customers can opt to have their name and contact details engraved on the tags, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The golf ball markers come in two distinctive designs. One showcases Korean Air’s logo with the aircraft type and registration number engraved in various colors depending on the fuselage part used. The other design features the traditional Taeguk symbol from the Korean flag on a sky blue background. Both designs include a magnet on the back for added convenience.

These exclusive upcycled items from HL7721 are now available for purchase through Korean Air’s e-skyshop.

Korean Air has been creating upcycled products using retired aircraft from 2021. The first product was name tags made from a Boeing 777-200ER with the registration number HL7530 in January 2021. The limited 4,000 items sold in a day. Following this success, the airline released additional upcycled items from a Boeing 747-400 in September 2021 and another Boeing 777-200ER in May 2023.

In addition to aircraft materials, Korean Air has also upcycled inflight items. The airline released upcycled cosmetic pouches using retired cabin life vests. The airline also created and donated hot water bottle pouches made from end-of-cycle inflight blankets, as well as first aid pouches made from used pilot and cabin crew uniforms, to local communities.

Korean Air is committed to producing eco-friendly upcycled goods, giving customers a chance to own a piece of aviation history while supporting the environment.

About Korean Air

Serving the world for more than 55 years, Korean Air is one of the world’s top 20 airlines, carrying more than 27 million passengers in 2019, pre-COVID. With its global hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN), the airline serves 111 cities in 39 countries on five continents with a modern fleet of 159 aircraft and over 20,000 professional employees.

Korean Air’s outstanding performance and commitment to the highest level of safety and customer service has widely been recognized. The airline has been granted numerous awards including a 5-star airline rating from Skytrax as well as Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year and Cargo Operator of the Year awards.

Korean Air is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, and has grown into one of the largest transpacific airlines through its joint venture with Delta Air Lines.

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