Just out of an important renewal of its brand and flight experience, Corean Air plans to take the premium economy to its fleet for the first time, and when your first -class cabin in a dozen long -distance airplanes in the process.
The South Korean flag carrier is also planning an important update for its two American halls.
Monday’s announcement marks the last of a series of changes in the airline based in Seoul, which recently obtained the green light for its acquisition of the South Korean airline, Asiana Airlines, and last week he presented a new logo, free and libase Complete update of your service on board.
Add premium economy
At the end of this year, the Korean will begin to update almost a dozen Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with its first premium economy accommodation.
As part of the cabin review, the 777 of Korean will lose their first -class cabin in favor of the medium level seats.
Once completed, 11 of the 777 of Koreans will wear a new three -cabin configuration with its prestigious executive class, the opening cabin of the premium economy and the coach.
Following a trend of industry
A movement “In response to the growing demand of the market”, Korean greatly follows the steps of other world airlines.
While some airlines, such as Lufthansa and Japan Airlines, have added new and elegant first class accommodations, a broader range of transporters has abandoned its most spacious seats in favor of the suites and pods of an executive class a little less luxurious, but still impressive, complemented by premium economy recliners in the middle of the plane.
Not looking for American Airlines’s plans to Sunset his first flagships in 2025 In favor of a greater number of flagship suites, that is, Every time production finally ends.
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Korean himself A new “2.0” version of its prestigious executive class debuted Last year, with the privacy doors that have become a coveted premium cabin amenities among airlines.
In more general terms, the premium economy has become a critical part of the long distance service of many airlines during the last decade as a way to serve travelers who do not want to pay the best dollar (or a piece of considerable miles) for luxury luxury seats, but they want additional comfort and improved food.
The Asian market only saw Eva Air recently, based in Taiwan, Advertise a total restart For its premium economy, a cabin that was once a pioneer at the end of the last century.
Modifications for 11 Boeing 777s
Back to Korean: its first adapted sports economy is expected 777 to enter the service during the second half of 2025, the airline said Monday. Modifications in additional 10 777: the carrier has about three dozen They are expected to develop in total during the next year and a half, more or less, with the cabin that meets until 2026.
It is worth noting that the 777 is only several Korean flies of the wide body aircraft, even on the routes to and from the United States, its long distance fleet includes the Boeing 747 and 787 Dreamliner, along with the Airbus A330, A350 and A380.
The carrier did not announce any reconditioning plan for their other wide -body planes on Monday.
‘Full redesign’ for Korean air halls
However, the airline revealed plans to an updated room.
In addition to expanding its advanced positions in its Base of Operations of Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, Korean announced “Complete redesign” for its facilities at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (JFK).
These clubs will incorporate “Atmospheres with the theme of the city,” said the carrier.
Travelers who hope to reserve flights with Korean Air can use cash, or reserve a redemption using their SkyPass loyalty program, or reserve a prize flight to a partner through one of their Skyteam Alliance Partners such as Delta Air Lines, Air France or KLM.
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