Korean Air is introducing Premium Class on its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER from mid-September.
With the first flights launching on short- and mid-haul routes, the airline has invested around KRW 300 billion to retrofit 11 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with redesigned cabins.
Premium Class is positioned between Prestige (business) and Economy Class, offering more spacious seating and upgraded services.
Pricing varies depending on routes and travel dates, with fares priced around 110% more than Economy fares.
The new Premium Class cabin features 40 seats in a 2-4-2 layout, designed for greater comfort, offering around 50% more space than existing Economy Class seats with a seat pitch of 39 to 41 inches.
Seats are 19.5 inches wide, recline up to 130 degrees and are equipped with leg and footrests. They also feature ergonomic headrests and wing-shaped sides to provide a greater sense of privacy.
Passengers can enjoy an enhanced in-flight entertainment experience with 15.6-inch 4K resolution screens, which are larger than the previous monitors in Prestige Class on the same aircraft.
On international routes, Premium Class passengers will enjoy a refined single-tray meal service from the Prestige Class menu, served on Armani/Casa tableware. Beverages, including wine, coffee and tea, are the same as those served in Prestige Class.
Passengers will also benefit from priority ground services, including access to Morning Calm check-in counters, priority baggage handling and Sky Priority boarding.
The launch of Premium Class coincides with a complete interior overhaul of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet.
Inspired by the design of Korean Air’s latest aircraft, the updated cabins offer a refreshed, modern experience across all classes.
Aircrafts now feature Korean Air’s newest seating products, including ‘Prestige Suites 2.0’ in a 1-2-1 configuration for Prestige Class and ‘New Economy’ in a 3-4-3 layout.
Wi-Fi is available across all cabins and in-flight entertainment systems have been significantly upgraded.
A Korean Air representative said: “We’re committed to bringing the fully redesigned Boeing 777-300ER and new Premium Class to as many customers as possible. This fleet upgrade has been in progress since 2018 and, after delays due to the pandemic, we’re proud to now offer an elevated travel experience that meets our passengers’ evolving needs.”
