Special Items / Valuables

Passengers should not place high-priced valuables such as laptop computers, camcorders, cameras, jewelry, antiques, precious metals, etc. in check-in baggage, and are recommended to carry such items on their person at all times. The airline is not responsible for any damage and/or loss, as well as any damage/loss resulting from such, of such items that may also include currency, securities, contracts, dissertations, medical supplies, etc.   Ad Valorem Duties     Korean Air operates a system of ‘ad valorem’ duties that guarantees the compensation of reported item values should said item(s) become damaged or lost, if a fixed extra fee corresponding to the flight route is paid by passengers. Passengers must be able to provide supporting evidence for any reported item value, and the maximum item value that can be reported is US$ 2,500. Ad valorem duties are calculated as US$ 0.50 per US$ 100 of item value reported. For further details, passengers should consult an airline employee at baggage check-in.