Korean Air

Flight:  Korean Air KE 17 from Seoul to Los Angeles Duration: 11 hours Aircraft: A388(Airbus 380-800) Class: Business (Prestige Class) Seat: 12E(Middle row aisle seat) Seat Specification: Flat Bed, Seat pitch: 74 “. Seat width: 21.6 “ Korean Air flies 3 different types of configuration between Seoul and Los Angeles though Airbus 380 seems to be the primary one. I have flown Boeing 747-800 and Boeing 777-300ER on this route both of which feature my favorite Apex Suites. However, on this flight it was sadly the Airbus 380 with the upper deck featuring all business class seats in 2 x …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 652 from Bangkok to Seoul Duration: 5 hours 22 minutes Equipment: B773(Boeing 777-300) Class: Business Seat: 12H(Aisle) Seat Specification: Seat pitch: 74″, Seat width: 21″, Bed length: 6′ Korean Air flies multiple versions of Boeing 777-300 in its routes and the business class seating can range from 2-2-2 full-flat Apex Suites to 2-2-2 Angled-flat seats. I have flown both versions before and was glad to experience the Apex Suites again. Apex Suites are my favorite type of business class seats right behind Qatar Qsuites (and now the Starlux Suites). Even though these seats don’t have doors, they …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 17 from Seoul to Los Angeles Duration: 10 hours 45 minutes Equipment: B748(Boeing 747-800) Class: Business Seat: 19A(Upper Deck Window) Seat Specification: Seat pitch: 75″, Seat width: 20.1″ I had already tried Korean Air Business class on A-380 and Boeing 777-300. When my A-380 aircraft between Seoul and Los Angeles was swapped with a Boeing 747-800, I was extremely happy as this is my favorite aircraft. The upper deck is not too large and only has premium cabin making for a better experience. Korean Air features 747-800 business class with 6 rows of 2 x 2 (except …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 652 from Bangkok to Seoul Duration: 5 hours 20 minutes Equipment: B773(Boeing 777-300) Class: Business Seat: 9A(Window) Seat Specification: Lie Flat Seat (not true lie flat) Seat pitch: 74″, Seat width: 20.6″ Korean Air operates various aircraft types (with different configurations) between Bangkok and Seoul including Airbus 330, Airbus 380, Boeing 777-300. I ended up on a Boeing 777-300 with 2 x 3 x 2 seating in Business Class. For a short haul flight such as this one, it wasn’t too bad. However, had I gotten this seat on a TPAC flight, I would not be thrilled …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 5 from Seoul to Las Vegas Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes Equipment: B773(Boeing 777-300) Class: Business Seat: 15A(Window) Seat Specification: Seat pitch: 74″, Seat width: 20.6″ MilesPointsTravel Disclaimer: This review is solely the work of Karen. I personally did not fly this segment.  I was supposed to fly ICN – LAS segment on a Boeing 777-300 with 2 x 2 x 2 seats with the Apex Suite but there was a last minute equipment swap and ended up on a 2 x 3 x 2 configuration. This configuration is my least favorite as the seats have wedges …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 660 from Bangkok to Seoul Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes Equipment: B773(Boeing 777-300) Class: Business Seat: 11H(Aisle) Seat Specification: Seat pitch: 74″, Seat width: 20.6″ MilesPointsTravel Disclaimer: This review is solely the work of Karen. I personally did not fly this specific flight. Korean Air operates various aircraft types (with different configurations) between Bangkok and Seoul including Airbus 330, Airbus 380, Boeing 777-300. I ended up on a Boeing 777-300 with 2 x 3 x 2 seating in Business Class. This type of seating is terrible if you are unlucky to be seated in the middle row. …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 657 from Seoul to Bangkok Duration: 6 hours Equipment: A388(Airbus 380-800) Class: Business Seat: 10A(Window) Seat Specification: Seat pitch: 74″, Seat width: 21.6″ This flight was originally slated to be operated on a Boeing 777-300 with 2 x 3 x 2 business class seat configuration. An equipment change instead gave me the opportunity to enjoy the A380-800 upper deck with 2 x 2 x 2 business class seating on this flight. I had tried this product pre-pandemic on Seoul-Los Angeles flight early 2020. Though many websites advertise this seat as a lie-flat seat, I think this is …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 12 from Los Angeles to Seoul Duration: 13 hours Equipment: B773(Boeing 777-300) Class: Business Seat: 10J(Window) Seat Specification: Seat pitch: 75″, Seat width: 20.6″ Korean Air operates a multitude of aircraft between its Incheon hub and various US destinations ranging from Airbus 380-800 to Boeing 777-300 to Boeing 747. I had tried the A380-800 with 2x3x2 and lie-flat seats (marketed as lie-flat but actually more like angled-flat) on Seoul – Los Angeles route in 2020 just before pandemic took over. This segment was supposed to be on an A380 when it was booked but there was an …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 11 from Seoul to Los Angeles Duration: 11 hours Aircraft: A388(Airbus 380-800) Class: Business (Prestige Class) Seat: 20D (Middle row bulhead seat with direct aisle access in rear cabin) Seat Specification: Flat Bed, Seat pitch: 74 “. Seat width: 21.6 ” Korean Air operates both Airbus 380 and Boeing 777-300ER on Seoul – Los Angeles long-haul route. My flight was operated on a double-decker A380 with 2 x 2 x 2 configuration in business class throughout the upper deck. There are 3 cabins on the upper deck, all business class and I was in the rear …

Flight:  Korean Air KE 660  from Bangkok to Seoul Duration: 5 hours 45 minutes Aircraft: B773(Boeing 777-300ER) Class: Business Seat: 8B (side Aisle seat in forward cabin) Seat Specification: True Flat Bed, Seat pitch: 74″. Seat width: 20.6 ” Korean Air flies both A380 as well as Boeing 777-300 widebody on Bangkok – Seoul route. This was my first time flying Korean Air Business and over 2 segments I got to try business class on both type of aircraft.  The flight form Bangkok – Seoul was on a Boeing 777-300ER with 2 x 2 x 2 configuration for a total of 56 …