# Korean Air Business Class review Canonical: https://www.businessclasstravel.us/korean-air-business-class-review Publisher: BusinessClassTravel.us (ARC/IATA-partner Business Class consolidator) Published: 2026-05-26 Updated: 2026-10-04 Carrier review · 2026 Prestige Suites on the 747-8I, 787-9 and 777-300ER, the newer Prestige Suites 2.0 with sliding doors (still kept open in flight), refined Korean soft product with chef-designed menus, and the Seoul Incheon hub. Honest assessment of where Korean Air competes with ANA and the older Prestige Sleeper on other aircraft. ## Is Korean Air Business Class worth it in 2026? Korean Air Prestige Suites is genuinely top-10 globally: direct aisle access from every seat, sliding doors on Prestige Suites 2.0 (kept open in flight pending regulatory approval), chef-designed menus, and authentic Korean catering (real bibimbap, kimchi, makgeolli). Hub is Seoul Incheon (ICN). Through a consolidator, LAX-ICN Prestige Suites round-trip typically books at $3,400-$4,100 in shoulder season. - Aircraft: Prestige Suites 2.0 on 787-10 + refitted 777-300ER (doors open in flight for now) - Hub: Seoul Incheon (ICN), Terminal 2 KAL Lounge - Chef-designed menus on long-haul + authentic Korean menu - SKYPASS awards from 62,500 miles one-way; no Chase transfers since 2018 ## The 60-second verdict - ✓ **Prestige Suites is top-10 globally.** Direct aisle access from every seat, sliding doors on Prestige Suites 2.0 (open in flight for now), refined Korean soft product. Competitive with ANA The Room and Cathay Aria Suite. - ✓ **Excellent Korean catering.** Multi-course service with chef-designed menus on long-haul. Real bibimbap, kimchi, soju cocktails available. - ✓ **SKYPASS is solid value if you hold miles.** 62,500 SKYPASS miles one-way off-peak (92,500 peak) is among the best US-Seoul Business redemptions, but Chase UR stopped transferring in 2018. - ! **Verify aircraft for Prestige Suites.** Only the 787-10 and refitted 777-300ERs have Prestige Suites 2.0, and its doors stay open in flight for now. The A380 and some older 777s keep the older Prestige Sleeper. Deep review ## What flying Korean Air Prestige is actually like ### Prestige Suites 2.0 (787-10 and refitted 777-300ER, the headline product) Prestige Suites 2.0 debuted on the 787-10 in 2024 and reached refitted 777-300ERs in September 2025. It is a 1-2-1 lie-flat layout with a 130cm sliding door per suite, but the doors have stayed open in flight while Korean Air awaits regulatory approval. Bed length is about 78 inches, seat width 21 inches, with a 23.8-inch entertainment screen and wireless charging. Competitive with the top-tier Asian Business products. ### Original Prestige Suites and Prestige Sleeper The 747-8I, 787-9 and many 777-300ERs carry the original Prestige Suites: a staggered layout that gives every seat direct aisle access, with no door. The A380 and some older 777s keep the Prestige Sleeper, a 2-2-2 flat bed where window seats lack direct aisle access. Still solid Business Class products, but a step below Prestige Suites 2.0. Verify aircraft on every quote, the 787-10 is the safe pick for the new cabin. ### The Korean catering Korean Air Business catering features both Western multi-course and traditional Korean menus. The Korean meal program is excellent, real bibimbap with proper banchan (side dishes), authentic kimchi, soju cocktails, makgeolli rice wine. Menus are chef-designed and served course by course on long-haul flights. Pre-departure Champagne service. For travelers who appreciate Korean cuisine, the catering is a vacation preview. ### Seoul Incheon (ICN) hub Korean Air operates its Prestige Lounges at Seoul Incheon Terminal 2, renovated in phases from August 2025 to April 2026, with sit-down Korean dining, hot meal options, full bar with Korean drinks selection, shower facilities, and quiet zones. Open to Korean Air Business + SkyTeam Elite Plus. Solid lounge product. The Asiana lounges at ICN are slightly weaker and follow Star Alliance access rules until Asiana leaves the alliance on December 16, 2026. ## The Asiana merger, dated Korean Air absorbs Asiana on December 17, 2026. The timeline is now fixed: boards and shareholders gave final approval on August 12, 2026; **Asiana leaves Star Alliance on December 16, 2026**, and the Asiana brand disappears into Korean Air on **December 17, 2026**. From that date there is one Korean flag carrier in Business Class, flying under Korean Air and SkyTeam. What it means for a Business Class booking: itineraries ticketed on Asiana for travel after mid-December will operate under Korean Air; Star Alliance benefits on Asiana end with the exit; and the mileage merger won Korea Fair Trade Commission approval in September 2026. Asiana Club balances move into SKYPASS as a separate balance usable for 10 years, with flight-earned miles converting 1:1 and partner-earned miles at 1:0.82. If you hold Asiana miles, our advisors flag the program status on every written quote. For cabin comparisons while both brands still fly, see [Korean Air vs Asiana](https://www.businessclasstravel.us/korean-air-vs-asiana). ## Frequently asked ### Is Korean Air Business Class good? On the Prestige Suites aircraft: yes, genuinely top-10 globally. The original Prestige Suites (747-8I, 787-9, many 777-300ERs) gives every seat direct aisle access with no door; Prestige Suites 2.0 (787-10, refitted 777-300ERs) adds sliding doors, though they have stayed open in flight pending regulatory approval. Refined Korean soft product with chef-designed menus. The A380 First Class (separate from Business) is among the world's best. Korean Air absorbs Asiana on December 17, 2026, so expect some cabin variability during the transition. ### What is Korean Air Prestige Suites? Prestige Suites is Korean Air's suite-style Business Class. The original version, an Apex Suite design on the 747-8I, 787-9 and many 777-300ERs, uses a staggered layout that gives every seat direct aisle access, with no door. Prestige Suites 2.0 debuted on the 787-10 in 2024 and reached refitted 777-300ERs in 2025: 1-2-1 with 130cm sliding doors, a 23.8-inch screen and a bed of about 78 inches, though the doors have stayed open in flight pending regulatory approval. Competitive with ANA The Room and Cathay Aria Suite on hard product. ### Which Korean Air aircraft has Prestige Suites? In 2026, Prestige Suites 2.0 is on the 787-10 (San Francisco, Seattle and some Honolulu flights) and the refitted 777-300ERs. The original Prestige Suites (no door) is on the 747-8I, 787-9 and many other 777-300ERs. The A380 and some older 777s still have the Prestige Sleeper, where window seats lack direct aisle access. Verify aircraft on every quote, the same flight number can have different cabins on different days. ### How does Korean Air compare to ANA and Asiana? Different strengths. ANA The Room is the widest seat (38" vs Korean ~22"). Korean Air's edge is its refined Korean soft product (excellent in-flight food); its Prestige Suites 2.0 doors still stay open in flight. Asiana Business Smartium is a step below both on cabin product but typically cheaper. Asiana merges into Korean Air on December 17, 2026, after which its flights operate as Korean Air. Pricing varies. ### Which routes does Korean Air fly Business Class to from the US? In 2026, Korean Air operates non-stop Prestige Class Business to Seoul Incheon from: LAX, SFO, SEA, LAS, HNL, JFK, BOS, IAD, ATL, ORD and DFW. From Seoul, onward Prestige to most of Asia (Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong) plus Mongolia, Russia (suspended 2022-current), and Australia. ### How much does Korean Air Business Class cost? Published Business Class on West Coast → Seoul round-trip typically runs $5,500 – $7,200 in peak, $4,400 – $6,000 off-peak. Through a contracted consolidator, LAX-ICN Prestige Suites round-trip is regularly $3,400 – $4,100 in shoulder season. East Coast routes run $400-600 higher. From Seoul, onward Business to most of Asia typically priced as reasonable add-ons. ### Can I use Korean Air SKYPASS miles for Prestige? Yes. SKYPASS is Korean Air's frequent flyer program. Saver Prestige awards between the US and Korea run 62,500 SKYPASS miles one-way off-peak and 92,500 peak, plus taxes and fees. Chase Ultimate Rewards stopped transferring to SKYPASS in August 2018 and Marriott Bonvoy in June 2024, so US members mostly earn by flying or with the US Bank co-brand card. Delta SkyMiles, Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club can also book Korean Air; Aeroplan cannot, because Korean Air is not an Aeroplan partner. ## Related guides - [Business Class to Seoul](https://www.businessclasstravel.us/business-class-to-seoul) - [Business Class flights to Asia](https://www.businessclasstravel.us/business-class-flights-to-asia) - [ANA Business Class review](https://www.businessclasstravel.us/ana-business-class-review) - [JAL Business Class review](https://www.businessclasstravel.us/jal-business-class-review)