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About Korean Air
Korean Air is the flag carrier of South Korean and one of the world’s great carriers.
Korean Air is the largest airline company in South Korea and has a vast domestic and global network of regularly scheduled services. Within South Korea, destinations served include Busan, Cheongju, Daegu, Gwangju, Gunsan Jeju, Jinju, Pohang, Seoul (Gimpo and Incheon), Ulsan, Wonju, Yangyang and Yeosu. At the end of August 2019, Korean Air operates scheduled flights to 125 cities in 44 countries worldwide, including flights to 13 domestic cities in Korea.
Korean Air is a founding member of SkyTeam and the parent company of Jin Air and majority owner of Czech Airlines.
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Airline Alliance
SkyTeam
Korean Air was a founding member of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance that was formed in 2000. SkyTeam Alliance is a leading airline network, with 20 member airlines. SkyTeam alliance was founded in 2000 and now consists of member airlines such as Aerolineas Argentinas, AeroMexico, Air Europa, China Southern, Alitalia, China Airlines, Delta, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM and others. The SkyTeam Alliance network provides nearly 16,323 daily flights, with 1,052 destinations in 177 countries.
Codeshare Agreements
Korean Air has codeshare agreements with a number of airlines. Codeshare agreements aim to offer passengers creater choice through more connectivity, by opening up new routes. Under Korean Air's codeshare agreements, a flight ticket might be issued by Korean Air, and the reservation will be with Korean Air, but the flight will actually be operated by another (codeshare partner) airline. The airline has codeshare agreements with the following airlines:
Interline agreements
An interline agreement is an agreement between two (+) airlines to effectively handle passengers when their itinerary involves travelling on multiple airlines. Korean Air also has interline agreements with the following airlines: Flybe and Jetblue.
Korean Air Frequent Flyer Program
SKYPASS
Korean Air operates a frequent flyer program called SKYPASS. SKYPASS also refers to the blue card which Korean Air frequent-flyers are given. The program's elite levels are comparable to those of other airlines' frequent-flyer programs, requiring members to fly 30,000 miles per two-year cycle.
Qualification for the highest level is based on lifetime flight miles, requiring a customer to fly 1 million miles for Million Miler, which is the highest elite status; or 500,000 miles for Morning Calm Premium, which comes second. Both membership levels are eligible for SkyTeam Elite Plus privileges. Membership in these levels is granted for life.
Skywards
Skywards is Emirates' frequent-flyer program. Through Korean Air's partnership with Emirates, Skywards members can earn and redeem miles when flying with Korean Air.
Collecting and earning SKYPASS miles
When you make a Korean Air booking through Alternative Airlines, you easily collect SKYPASS - simply select 'SKYPASS' as your chosen frequent flyer program and quote your membership number when making your reservation - you can find out more here.
Partner Airlines: Collect SKYPASS miles when you fly with Korean Air's SkyTeam partner airlines. Simply provide your SKYPASS membership number when booking your tickets, and present your SKYPASS card at airport check-in. The full list of SkyTeam partner airlines can be found here.
Flight Check-In
Check-In Online
Online check-in can be done through Korean Air’s website.
Domestic Flights: Online check-in opens 48 hours and closes 40 minutes before scheduled departure.
International Flights: Online check-in opens 48 hours and closes 1 hour before departure. On flights to/from the USA and Canada, online check-in opens 24 hours and closes 1 hour before departure.
Check-In at the Airport
Domestic flights: check-in closes 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
International flights: check-in closes 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure. 60 minutes at airports in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Closing time may vary according to each airport’s policies, so it is always best to check the airport’s recommendations.
Baggage Allowance
Please note that the following information is a guide - free baggage allowances vary with itineraries, seating classes, and SKYPASS membership grades, and will be confirmed during the booking process. Find out how to add baggage to your Korean Air booking here.
Carry-On Baggage
Economy: 1 piece at 12kg max
First/ and Prestige: 2 pieces at 18kg max
All carry-on baggage must measure up to 40cm in width, 20cm in height and 55cm in depth, including the handle and wheels. One additional personal item, such as a laptop, briefcase, handbag, is also permitted for Economy Class (total weight should not exceed 12k).
Checked Baggage
The maximum size of all checked luggage is (width + heights + depth) is 158cm/62in. Excess baggage and overweight baggage will be subject to charges.
SKYPASS members will be entitled to extra baggage allowance, depending on the membership level.
| DESTINATION | ECONOMY CLASS | PRESTIGE CLASS | FIRST CLASS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea to/from America | 2 x piece, 23kg max per bag | 2 x piece, 32kg max per bag | 3 x piece, 32kg max per bag |
| Korea/USA to/from Brazil | 2 x piece, 32kg max per bag | n/a | 3 x piece, 32kg max per bag |
| All other international flights | 1 x piece, 23kg max per bag | 2 x piece, 32kg max per bag | 3 x pieces, 32kg max per bag |
| Domestic (within Korea) | 20kg | 30kg | n/a |
Korean Air Class Tiers
Korean Air offers three types class types: Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class.
Korean Air Economy Class
Economy Class on Korean Air has been recently upgraded to not only include a comfortable wide seating and individual TV screen, but also the new AVOD system!
Economy Class Facilities
Enjoy from a comfortable ergonomically designed seat with a your own personal TV screen (aircraft depending).
Meals are served on board of a selections of Japanese, traditional Korean, Chinese and selected Western dishes. Food on board this airline is rated as one of the best in the world, as seen on our 'best airlines for economy' page.
Amenity kit with slippers and toothbrush set is provided and you can also request for a wake-up service.
Mood lighting is available for either eating, sleeping or reading to help adjust your eyes.
Disabled toilets are available to create the best accessibility for all passengers on board.
Economy Class Seats
Economy Class seating on Korean Air is sized at 17.2 - 18.1 inches wide. The seats recline at 118 degrees with a sliding cushion for added back support.
Note that there are different seat sizes on selected aircraft:
B747-8i, B787-9: 17.2 inches wide
B777, A330, A380-800 : 18.1 inches wide
Korean Air Premium Economy
While Korean Air doesn't have a dedicated Premium Economy cabin class.
Business Class
Korean Air's Prestige Class offers an exclusive in-flight service so that you enjoy the journey as much as you enjoy your trip.
Business Class Facilities
Korean Air Business Class passengers can make use of the Exclusive Prestige check-in counter to avoid waiting in line to check-in for their flight. Once in the lounge, passengers can use the showers and saunas at the Grand Hyatt Incheon hotel at no extra charge.
But, the luxury doesn't stop at the airport! On board your Korean Air flight, First and Prestige (Business) class passengers can enjoy drinks at the "Celestial Bar." With exquisite design and lighting, the 'Celestial Bar; allows passengers to get away from their seat and wind down with a delicious cocktail.
On long-haul flights, business class passengers have personal TV-screens (size depending on craft). Passengers will have access to an in-flight amenity kit with three luxury cosmetic items alongside eye masks, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Find sockets to keep your devices fully charged so you never run out of battery on your Business Class trip again.
What are Business Class Seats Like?
In your Korean Air prestige suite, there's enough room to stretch out with over 75in of space between each row. Each seat converts into a 180-degree fully-flat bed, making sure you get the best night sleep possible on your Korean Air Business Class flight.
First Class
First Class Facilities
Before flying, enjoy benefits including advanced seat selection, Premium Care service (a Korean Air staff member will personally guide you through Incheon Airport, all the way to the boarding gate), premium lounge access (exclusive to first class passengers) and shower/sauna facilities, and priority boarding and baggage.
Onboard, enjoy world-class dining, with carefully selected wines. Those flying for more than 6 hours will receive a luxury amenity kit, high-quality duvet, and in-flight comfort clothing. Wake-up service also provided. Personal lighting can be adjusted and each seat is equipped with a power supply.
A380 airplanes have an onboard ‘Celestial Bar’, a premium relaxation space.
What is the First Class Seating Like?
The type and size of seat and its features will vary depending on the aircraft, flight time, and route. Seating includes:
Kosmo Suites: The Kosmo Suite is 26.5 inches wide and folds 180 degrees flat into a bed. The Kosmo Suite's back support and footrest can be controlled by the touch control unit which is installed into the suite. Each suite has a 23-inch LCD monitor which can be used to access Korean Air's inflight entertainment system and every passenger is given headphones made by Bose which ensure the best quality and block out external sounds.
Kosmo Suites 2.0: The Kosmo Suites 2.0 is 80 inches long, 24 inches wide and includes 83-inches of space between each site. Each suite comes fully equipped with an LCD TV screen, a personal workspace and sliding doors for total privacy.
Kosmo Sleeper: The Kosmo sleeper is 78 inches long, 21.1 inches wide and includes 83 inches of space between each seat. Each seat comes with a 17-inch LCD monitor, which can be used to access the airlines' in-flight entertainment system. The Kosmo sleeper has a private work desk and individual reading lamp so that you have your own personal in-flight workspace.
Sleeper: The Sleeper seats transform into 180 degree full flat beds. Each seat is fitted with a 23-inch LCD monitor with access to the airlines' in-flight entertainment system.
Does First Class Have a First Class Lounge?
Korean Air's First Class lounge can be found at Seoul Incheon Airport and is exclusive to First Class passengers.
Korean Air Seat Selection
Alternative Airlines is proud to now offer seat selection on Korean Air flights. Passengers are able to pre-book Korean Air seats at the time of booking. Browse available seats and improve your in-flight experience by reserving your seat ahead of time.
In-flight Entertainment
Korean Air offers an exciting range of movies, short features, CD albums and music channels to keep you entertained on board your flight.
First Class: All First Class passengers have personal TV screens.
Business Class: On most flights (all long-haul flights) Business Class passengers also have personal touchscreen television screens to enjoy - size depends on aircraft.
Economy: Available entertainment features will vary depending on the flight route and aircraft. The airline's new 'New Economy Product' (on all 737 MAX 8, A220-300 aircraft) means that on long-haul flights, all Economy passengers also have personal TV screens. Otherwise, passengers can pre-download entertainment onto their personal devices to enjoy during the flight.
TV shows
There's a TV show for every age and every taste with Korean Air, find cartoons, dramas and documentaries to stop you from getting bored on board.
Movies
From action-packed super hero movies to classic period dramas, you can find a film to suit every taste on board your Korea Air flight.
WiFi
WiFi is not currently* available on Korean Air flights.
*Korean Air is working towards providing inflight WiFi, which is expected to debut on its new aircraft deliveries, which are scheduled for delivery through 2020.
In-Flight Food
Korean Air Meal Options
Passengers in Korean Air First class can enjoy top quality dishes on board their flights inspired by authentic Korean cuisine. The menu consists of a starter, main course, side dishes and dessert.
Korean Air Prestige Class passengers are offered a wide variety of Korean dishes, such as crab in soy sauce, Dongchimi noodles, Kalbi-jjim and bibimbap.
Passengers in Economy class are offered either traditional Korean-inspired dishes, as well as western, Chinese and Japanese dishes, dependent on the destination of your flight. In addition, long flights include a snack service featuring items such as ramen, pizza and rice cakes.
Special Dietary Requirements
Korean Air serves a wide variety of dishes suitable for special dietary requirements. These items must be ordered at least 24 hours prior to flight departure time. When you make your booking through Alternative Airlines, you can select a meal option at the time of booking, or you can contact our customer service team before you fly.
Korean Air are one of few airlines who provide a special meal for passengers with allergies. Read more about flying with a nut allergy here. The meals available are as follows:
| Infants and Children | Baby Meals | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child meal | ||||||
| Vegetarians | Lacto-Ovo meal | |||||
| Vegan meal | ||||||
| Hindu meal | ||||||
| Jain meal | ||||||
| Oriental meal | ||||||
| Raw vegetarian meal | ||||||
| Special Dietary Needs | Low-fat meal | |||||
| Diabetic meal | ||||||
| Low-calorie meal | ||||||
| Bland meal | ||||||
| Gluten Intolerant meal | ||||||
| Low-salt meal | ||||||
| Low-lactose meal | ||||||
| Religious Meals | Muslim meal | |||||
| Hindu meal | ||||||
| Kosher meal | ||||||
| Other Special Meals | Seafood meal | |||||
| Fruit platter meal | ||||||
| Allergy meal |
Drinks & Alcohol
Korean Air passengers in First Class and Prestige Class are provided a full drinks service including premium wines and top quality champagne.
Economy class passengers can enjoy a wine service featuring specially selected wines from France, Chile and Australia.
Korean Air's Fleet
Accurate as of October 2019
| AIRCRAFT TYPE | NUMBER IN SERVICE | SEATS: ECONOMY | SEATS: PRESTIGE | SEATS: FIRST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A220-300 | 10 | 102-105 (25 Economy Plus) | n/a | n/a |
| Airbus A321neo | (30 ordered) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Airbus A330-200 | 8 | 188 | 24 | 6 |
| Airbus A330-300 | 21 | 248-252 | 18 | 6 |
| Airbus A380-800 | 10 | 301 | 94 | 12 |
| Boeing 737-800 | 9 | 126-135 | 12 | n/a |
| Boeing 737-900 | 16 | 180 | 8 | n/a |
| Boeing 737-900ER | 6 | 147 | 12 | n/a |
| Boeing 737-MAX 8 | (30 ordered) | 108 (24+ Economy Plus) | 8 | n/a |
| Boeing 747-400 | 2 | 308 | 45 | 12 |
| Boeing 747-8I | 10 | 314 | 48 | 6 |
| Boeing 777-200ER | 14 | 212-225 | 28 | 8 |
| Boeing 777-300 | 4 | 297 | 35 | 6 |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 26 (+4 ordered) | 227 | 42-56 | 8 |
| Boeing 787-9 | 10 (+10 ordered) | 245 | 18 | 6 |
| Boeing 787-10 | (20 ordered) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Destinations
Domestic Destinations
Scheduled passenger services, accurate 2019
| CITY | AIRPORT |
|---|---|
| Busan | Gimhae International Airport |
| Cheongju | Cheongju International Airport |
| Daegu | Daegu International Airport |
| Gunsan | Gunsan Airport |
| Gwangju | Gwangju Airport |
| Jeju | Jeju International Airport |
| Jinju | Sacheon Airport |
| Pohang | Pohang Airport |
| Cheongju | Gimpo International Airport |
| Seoul | Cheongju International Airport |
| Seoul | Incheon International Airport |
| Ulsan | Ulsan Airport |
| Wonju | Wonju Airport |
| Yeosu | Yeosu Airport |
International Destinations
Scheduled passenger services, accurate 2019
| COUNTRY | CITY | AIRPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane | Brisbane Airport (BNE) |
| Australia | Sydney | Sydney Airport |
| Austria | Vienna | Vienna International Airport |
| Cambodia | Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh International Airport |
| Canada | Toronto | Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) |
| China | Vancouver | Vancouver International Airport |
| China | Beijing | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| China | Changsha | Changsha Huanghua International Airport |
| China | Dalian | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport |
| China | Guangzhou | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
| China | Hangzhou | Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport |
| China | Hefei | Hefei Xinqiao International Airport |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Hong Kong International Airport |
| China | Huangshan | Huangshan Tunxi International Airport |
| China | Jinan | Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport |
| China | Kunming | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| China | Mudanjiang | Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport |
| China | Nanjing | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
| China | Zhangjiajie | Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) |
| China | Qingdao | Qingdao Liuting International Airport |
| China | Shanghai | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
| China | Shanghai | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| China | Shenyang | Shenyang Taoxian International Airport |
| China | Shenzhen | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport |
| China | Tianjin | Tianjin Binhai International Airport |
| China | Weihai | Weihai Dashuibo Airport |
| China | Wuhan | Wuhan Tianhe International Airport |
| China | Xi'an | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
| China | Xiamen | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport |
| China | Yanji | Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport |
| China | Yantai | Yantai Penglai International Airport |
| China | Zhengzhou | Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport |
| Croatia | Zagreb | Zagreb Airport |
| Czech Republic | Prague | Václav Havel Airport Prague |
| France | Paris | Charles de Gaulle Airport |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Frankfurt Airport |
| Guam | Hagåtña | Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport |
| India | Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| India | Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
| Indonesia | Denpasar | Ngurah Rai International Airport |
| Indonesia | Jakarta | Soekarno–Hatta International Airport |
| Israel | Tel Aviv | Ben Gurion Airport |
| Italy | Milan | Milan Malpensa Airport |
| Italy | Rome | Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport |
| Japan | Aomori | Aomori Airport |
| Japan | Fukuoka | Fukuoka Airport |
| Japan | Kagoshima | Kagoshima Airport |
| Japan | Komatsu | Komatsu Airport |
| Japan | Nagoya | Chubu Centrair International Airport |
| Japan | Naha | Naha Airport |
| Japan | Niigata | Niigata Airport |
| Japan | Oita | Oita Airportt |
| Japan | Okayama | Okayama Airport |
| Japan | Osaka | Kansai International Airport |
| Japan | Sapporo | New Chitose Airport |
| Japan | Tokyo | Haneda International Airport (HND) |
| Japan | Tokyo | Narita International Airport (NRT) |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| Maldives | Male | Velana International Airport |
| Mongolia | Ulaanbaatar | Chinggis Khaan International Airport |
| Myanmar | Yangon | Yangon International Airport |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Auckland International Airport |
| Palau | Koror | Roman Tmetuchl International Airport |
| Philippines | Cebu | Mactan–Cebu International Airport |
| Philippines | Manila | Ninoy Aquino International Airport |
| Philippines | Clark | Clark Airport (CRK) |
| Russia | Moscow | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
| Russia | Saint Petersburg | Pulkovo Airport |
| Russia | Vladivostok | Vladivostok International Airport |
| Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Changi Airport |
| Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona–El Prat Airport |
| Spain | Madrid | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| Switzerland | Zürich | Zürich International Airportt |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Suvarnabhumi International Airport |
| Thailand | Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai International Airport |
| Thailand | Phuket | Phuket International Airport |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul Arnavutköy International Airport |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
| United States | Atlanta | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) |
| United States | Boston | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) |
| United States | Chicago | Chicago O’Hare International Airport |
| United States | Dallas | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
| United States | Honolulu | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
| United States | Las Vegas | McCarran International Airport (LAS) |
| United States | Los Angeles | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
| United States | New York City | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| United States | London | London Heathrow International Airport |
| United States | San Francisco | San Francisco International Airport |
| United States | Seattle | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| United States | Washington, D.C. | Washington Dulles International Airport |
| United States | Tashkent | Tashkent International Airport |
| United States | San Francisco | Lien Khuong Airport |
| Vietnam | Da Lat | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
| Vietnam | Da Nang | Da Nang International Airport |
| Vietnam | Hanoi | Noi Bai International Airport |
| Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| Vietnam | Nha Trang | Cam Ranh International Airport |
Hub Airport
Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea and is Korean Air’s main hub. It is the primary airport serving the Seoul Capital Area and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. Incheon International Airport is also the hub airport for Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jeju Air.
The airport has three runaways and has a passenger capacity of 50 million per year. The leading carriers which use Incheon International Airport include Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
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Special Services
Travelling with Infants
Domestic flights: Infants fly for free on domestic flights
International flights: Infants are charged 10% of an adults fare on international flights.
A seat can be purchased for infants for the price of a child’s ticket. Baggage allowance includes 1 stroller and 1 car seat (or bassinet) on domestic flights plus 1 item no larger than 115cm (length, width, height) and under 10kg on international flights.
Travelling with Pets
Pets are allowed in the cabin if certain conditions are met (no pets are allowed on Boeing 737 international flights). The total weight of the pet and kennel must be 7 kg or less. Fees vary depending on departure country and destination. Emotional support animals and service animals fly for free.
News
October 24th, 2019
Korean Air awaits new aircraft deliveries in 2020, which will see new passenger amenities available
Korean Air has said that it expects to receive its first delivery of Airbus A321neos in July 2020, while additional Boeing 787-9 orders are scheduled to arrive from September.
The new aircraft will provide additional onboard amenities and facilities for passengers, including an onboard Wi-Fi system. The pricing model is still being considered, but one possibility is that the new service would be offered as a benefit to premium customers.
4th Oct, 2019
Korean Air makes changes to winter schedule (2019)
Korean Air will launch new routes to the Philippines and China from late October 2019. Some routes will also be temporarily suspended during the winter period.
Korean Air will launch new flights to four destinations in the Philippines and China from late October (2019). This will include a new daily service between Incheon Airport and Clark (CRK), in the Philippines. Korean Air will also fly to three destinations in Mainland China, including a four-times weekly service to Nanjing, a thrice-weekly service to Zhangjiajie and a twice-weekly service to Hangzhou.
