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2015/10/05 - [T R A V E L / 여행] - [항공 리뷰] 대한항공 일등석 인천-뉴욕 Korean Air First Class ICN-JFK


This is my review of Korean Air First Class from Incheon (ICN) to New York (JFK).

There were three including me in the first class cabin.


I booked the itinerary using 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points that I got from Chase Sapphire Preferred. 

The total cost came out to be 80,000 miles + US$100 for fuel surcharge and taxes. 


KE's first class ticket. As indicated you can use the first class lounge in the main terminal. Interesting part was that Korean Air does not offer priority security check for premium cabin passengers as oppose to its competitor, Asiana does. Of course, if you stay in Seoul and have a chance to check in at the City Airport, you can pass the security using special entry; however, I think premium cabin passengers should have it.


Right through the security, I headed to KE's first class lounge as I wanted to shower off sweat from running around the airport for some duty free shopping. When you ask one to the agent, you will be escorted to a private shower room in the lounge. 


The shower room is very clean and well organized although I thought the lighting should have been brighter. 

There are basic amenities like lotion and hair gel, and you will be provided 2 towels. 

Hair dryers and toothbrush are also available. 



First class lounge was very spacious although there were no actual passengers except for a few. 

Warm buffet is provided and the area is well maintained. My empty bottle of tomato juice were removed right after I  finished drinking. 


15 minutes prior to door closing, I started walking to the gate. The agent would normally escort you to the gate if you are a first class passenger. 


Through the private entry, two of the cabin attendants greeted me. 


I was able to put two carry-on luggages as first class uses entire overhead bin. 

FYI, You are allowed two carry-ons + personal item / and three 32kg (70 lb) check in luggages. 


First Class seat - A380 - very spacious...each seat takes about 4 windows!


32 inch screen - There are plenty of storage.

I wasn't able to stretch my legs to the other side when the seat was in taxi mode. 


My tomato juice and the "notorious" macadamia nuts. 

The cabin attendant served the nuts in a plate so I did not turn back the aircraft :)

As a wine lover, I literally thought about trying all the wines on the list but refrained myself :/


Seat controls. 


Two USB ports and headphone plug. You will get Bose noise cancelling headphone but I used my own. The small bottle in the picture is a spray mist but I don't think any men would care..? 


 I couldn't use any of the entertainment system because I was too tired from my schedule in Korea. I fell asleep right after the first meal. 


Below are some photos of in-flight meal. Although it was great, I think steaks are the way to go when you're airborne. 




You even get a self-serviced bar. 


To summarize, I was very tired as I stayed only for a week in Korea...even the cabin attendant woke me up for breakfast service because I was sleeping too long. However, it was very pleasant and enjoyable flight. Do I want to fly KE first class again? Yes! 





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