About Korean Air (KE) Flights

The airline began its journey in the year 1946 as Korean National Airlines. The airline was fully privatized by the year 1969 when the name was changed to Korean Air. Korean Air is the national airline of South Korea and is headquartered in Seoul. Ranked amongst the top 20 airlines in the world by number of passengers carried, Korean Air has created its reputation as a premier and reliable airline. The airline is also the biggest in South Korea. The airline maintains a hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN). The airline is also a founding member of the airline alliance - SkyTeam. Korean Air has also won the prestigious Mercury Award twice making it one of the most luxurious and high-end airlines in the world. Korean Air runs a loyalty program for its valuable customers by the name of SKYPASS. Customers can redeem the points earned through the program in exchange for various air travel benefits. Make Korean Air reservations and travel in style all over the world.

Connectivity and Fleet Size

Korean Air has scheduled flights in about 44 countries. Out of the 125 destinations it flies to, 13 are domestic and 112 are international. The airline flies to destinations such as Boston, Bangkok, and Barcelona.

Korean Air has over 167 aircraft. The fleet includes 10 Airbus A380-800, 10 Boeing 747, 42 Boeing 777, 29 Airbus A330, and 33 Boeing 737. 23 of the 167 aircraft are used for cargo. Browse and find online flight deals and travel in some of the best airplanes of Korean Air.

Services and Amenities

Korean Air is highly celebrated when it comes to inflight services and entertainment. The airline pays special attention to its passengers’ comfort and satisfaction. The lighting of the aircraft is set to change based on the mood and time. The lighting dims and brightens gradually so as to give time for your eyes to adjust. The services and amenities are of course different based on the travel class but most of them remain the same. Every passenger has charging ports installed on their seats.

The food served onboard Korean Air is cooked to perfection and can easily give famous gourmet restaurants a run for their money. Get on a Korean Air flight and enjoy food on an aircraft like you have never before. Korean Air offers a menu that has a wide and interesting variety of food. The menu includes western, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean delicacies.

The onboard flight entertainment system of Korean Air is also top-notch with uncountable movies, shows, and music streaming on your screen. Thus, there is never going to be a dull moment when flying with Korean Air.

Baggage Policy

Carry-on Baggage

Carry-on baggage policy varies depending on the class of travel. Passengers traveling on First or Prestige class are allowed to bring two carry-on bags whereas, passengers traveling on Economy class are allowed to bring one carry-on bag. The linear dimensions of any bag cannot exceed 16 x 8 x 21 inches. The permissible weight limit for First and Prestige class passengers is 40 lbs whereas, for those traveling in Economy is 25 lbs.

Checked Baggage

Passengers traveling in Economy and Prestige class are allowed to take along two checked bags. On the other hand, First class passengers can bring three checked bags. The linear dimensions of any bag should not exceed 62 inches regardless of the class. Passengers traveling in Economy class are allowed to bring bags with a weight restriction of 50 lbs each whereas, those traveling on First and Prestige class are allowed to get bags not weighing more than 70 lbs each. 

Once your Korean Air booking has been confirmed, we strongly suggest that you go through the baggage policy of the airline as it is subject to change without any prior notice.