en.Wedoany.com Reported - Korean Air and Delta Air Lines are expanding their "Seamless Baggage Transfer" service from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

This service is based on International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS) technology, allowing checked luggage to undergo security screening before arriving in the United States, so passengers do not need to retrieve and re-check their bags during transfers. With this expansion, the service is now fully available at five major U.S. gateway airports—Atlanta, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Detroit, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Passengers traveling on Korean Air and Delta Air Lines from various Asian destinations via Incheon to these five U.S. cities can benefit from it.

Using advanced X-ray security technology, luggage is inspected at Incheon and undergoes security review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection before the flight lands. Passengers can proceed directly to their connecting gate, similar to a domestic transfer, while their bags are automatically forwarded to the final destination, saving up to 20 minutes.

Since its launch on the Incheon-Atlanta route in August 2025, the Seamless Baggage Transfer service has significantly enhanced passenger convenience. Data shows that the service has reduced customs processing at U.S. airports by over 65%. In the previous process requiring re-checking luggage, passengers risked missing connections due to unexpected late arrivals, but this service enables the vast majority of travelers to successfully catch their onward flights.

"Our joint venture with Delta continues to strengthen connectivity between Korea and the United States," said Kwangho Ko, Senior Vice President of Korean Air. "Together, we are building a more tightly integrated global network through Incheon, offering passengers greater convenience, more choices, and consistently high service standards throughout their journey."

"Seamless Baggage Transfer simplifies the transit experience for passengers traveling to the United States," said Jeff Moomaw, Delta Air Lines Vice President for Asia Pacific. "By expanding this service to Seattle and Los Angeles, we enable travelers to move more efficiently through U.S. airports and enjoy more relaxation time between flights."

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