Korean Air

Voted as one of Asia's best airlines, Korean Air has been offering services for close to 6 decades now. As a low-cost carrier, it offers excellent service, luxurious amenities, all at cheaper fares.

Korean Air - All You Need To Know

Korean Air maintains a global network serving 108 destinations, 50 countries and 5 continents. It is South Korea's largest airline based on internal flights and destinations, and fleet size. The airline maintains a fleet of 167 world-class aircraft, including Airbus and Boeing models. As a prominent airline in the aviation industry, it commits to social responsibility, safety and sustainability. Passengers can enjoy a smooth and comfortable travel experience, no matter which part of the world they are travelling to.

Here's more about Korean Air, its booking process, web check-in, baggage allowance, and more. Stick to the end to familiarize yourself with the A to Z.

The Step-by-Step Guide – Booking a Korean Air Flight

Booking your desired Korean Air flight is a pretty simple and quick process. This leading international airline maintains a polished website and app, letting individuals navigate within seconds.

Start at https://www.koreanair.com/ or download the Korean Air My mobile app on your Android or iOS device.

On your selected method, enter details like:

Travel destination & date, number of passengers, cabin class, and trip type (one-way or round).
Click on Search and choose from the list of available flights. By tapping different cabin classes, you can view important information such as inclusive fees, perks, baggage allowance and more.
Select Book as a Member/ Guest, agree to the terms & conditions and click on Next.
Now enter all the passenger information (separately if multiple passengers), contact details, and click on Pay Now.
Complete the payment using your credit/debit card, PayPal or Book with Miles.

Korean Air – Web Check-In

Once your booking is confirmed, you can check in online and avoid the airport hassle. Korean Air allows passengers to proceed with web check-in within the following time frame:

Domestic Flight: 48 hours to 30 minutes before departure
International Flights: 48 hours to 60 minutes before departure
International Flights (US/ Canada): 24 hours to 60 minutes before departure

How?

Launch the website or airline's app and go to:
Plan Your Travel -> Self-Service Check-In -> Online Check-In.
Enter your ticket number, departure date, and name, and click on Reservation inquiry. Complete the on-screen instructions.

Alternatively, select Auto Check-In and sign up for the automated method. Without going through any process, the airlines will auto-check in 24 hours before departure.

Korean Air Baggage Allowance and Policy

Korean Air offers a generous baggage allowance on both domestic and international flights. Here's an overview:

Carry-On Allowance –

Economy Class 1 bag
First/ Prestige Class 2 bags
Infant 1 item not over 22 lbs and 45 inches total

Size: 15.7 x 7.9 x 21.6 inches and no more than 22 lbs (Economy) and 40 lbs (First/ Prestige)

Checked Baggage Allowance (Economy and Prestige) –

To/From America (US and Canada): 2 bags free

Asia – Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania: Economy 1 bag and Prestige 2 bags free

Korea – Northeast Asia/Mongolia: Economy 1 bag and Prestige 2 bags free

Size: Economy up to 50 lbs, Prestige up to 70 lbs.

First Class flyers can carry 3 free bags up to 70 lbs free.

Extra Baggage Allowance –

$75 to $400, varying on size, route and class of travel.

Korean Air Unaccompanied Minor Service

Korean Air on-board unaccompanied minors on both domestic and international routes. Here's an overview:

Domestic Routes: Ages 5-12 years
International Route: 5-11 years

Service Charge –

Domestic Routes: Regular adult fare + $100
International Routes: Only regular adult fare

For teenagers between 12-16 years of age, the UMS is optional, with an additional fare of $135.

To request the service:

Book a ticket for your child through the Korean Air service centre.
Within 24 hours before departure, request the service through the Korean Air service centre.
After service confirmation, you will receive a notification on your registered contact. Whereas, you will receive another notification 7 days before departure via SMS or e-mail. Make sure you complete the e-mail form before reaching the airport.

Korean Air Flight Cancellation Policy

Sudden shifts of plans are a part of travel, and Korean Air understands it well.

Passenger can cancel their ticket within 24 hours of reservation + 7 days before departure, receiving a full refund.

*Cancelling non-refundable tickets within 24 hours + 7-day window offers only travel credit after deducting certain charges.

*Group flight tickets are excluded from this policy.

Fee: Cancellations made within the free window may incur a fee depending on the fare type, distance, timing and more. The charges may vary from $20 to $150 for international flights. Whereas, the fare for domestic cancellation is low, ranging from $2 to $5.

Korean Air Flight Change Policy

You may not cancel it completely, but make certain changes to your flight ticket to fit your revised itinerary. To change your Korean Air flight ticket:

Visit the official website -> My Trips -> Select the Booking -> Fill Details -> Click on Search. If your booking is eligible for changes, you will receive a confirmation instantly.

Korean Air Flight Upgrade Policy

To ensure a successful upgrade with Korean Air, passengers can contact the airline directly. Here's an overview:

On the official web, visit Skypass -> skyteam-upgrade.

Important:

Upgrades are available only on flights operated by SkyTeam or Korean Air and SkyTeam combined.
Passengers can only upgrade from Economy to Business Class.
The upgrade option is available only on routes that include that includes one or more international flights.
Separate domestic segments, including flights between the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Hawaii, are ineligible for upgrades.

Korean Air In-Flight Entertainment

When flying with Korean Air, passengers can expect a multitude of entertainment options throughout the flight. Here's an overview:

Most Korean Air flights offer Wi-Fi service featuring high-speed internet. This service activates only when flying above 10,000 feet, given that both weather and satellite don't interfere.
Wi-Fi services are off-limits when flying above Israel, Cuba and Syria.
The service plan ranges from $11 on medium-haul flights to $21 on long-haul flights.

Additionally, the airline boasts a wholesome entertainment system featuring:

Korean and Hollywood movies, Trending TV shows, K-Drama and other exciting K-Content, Kids & Family shows, along with Classical Music.

Korean Air In-Flight Dining

As a full-service airline, Korean Air offers scrumptious meals while you are flying thousands of feet above the ground. Here's an overview:

Economy Class: Authentic Korean meals, beverages and banchan. The options include rice bowls with beef and vegetables, soda, juices, teas, Asian beer and soju. Some light snack options like chocolate and peanuts are also available.
Prestige Class: Premium Korean meals and spirits. The options include regular Korean meals along with ginseng liquor, wine, soju and beer varieties. Passengers also receive a table setting with cloth linens and flowers.
First Class: Multi-course Korean dining menu. The options include an extensive menu with 12 side dishes, signature desserts, rice wine, scholarship liquor and much more. Passengers enjoy this spread on a beautiful table setting with amenity kits and top-quality chinaware.

Passengers can also order pre-meals 24 hours before departure through the Manage My Booking section.

That's all for Korean Air. Start booking your flight ticket and enjoy the luxurious on-boarding experience with this Seoul-based airline. It's your turn to make your travel an adventure and a fulfilling one.