Korean Air has launched its newest business class product, Prestige Suites 2.0, onboard its brand-new Boeing 787-10 aircraft.
The elevated business class product will make its long-haul debut on the Seoul Incheon–Vancouver route later this year, after it initially launches on the Seoul Incheon–Tokyo Narita route later this week.
Korean Air Launches Prestige Suites 2.0
Korean Air is set to debut its new Prestige Class cabin interior onboard its first Boeing Dreamliner 787-10, which the airline took delivery of this week.
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Korean Air says the Prestige Suites 2.0 seats are designed to offer business class passengers an unparalleled travel experience when flying on the state-of-the-art aircraft. Passengers on the Seoul Incheon–Tokyo Narita route will be the first to experience the elevated business class on July 25, 2024.
The Prestige Suites 2.0 design features traditional Korean patterns, including “Jogakbo” patchwork, to showcase Korea’s cultural beauty. The interior has been designed to create a warm and elegant atmosphere, featuring a cream color inspired by Joseon Dynasty porcelain and a gold hue reminiscent of brassware.
One of the standout features of the new business class product is its innovative design, which prioritizes passengers’ privacy. Each seat functions as its own independent space, with an open top that enhances a sense of openness while maintaining a level of privacy.
The seats, which have been extended and made wider, fully recline to a lay-flat bed and give passengers a generous amount of personal space.
Passengers will also enjoy an enhanced inflight entertainment experience with 24-inch 4K high-resolution monitors with bluetooth audio compared to the 13-inch monitors in economy class.
Korean Air plans to initially launch the 787-10 aircraft on short-haul routes to stabilize operations before deploying the aircraft on long-haul flights, including the Seoul Incheon to Vancouver route.
How to Book Korean Air Business Class with Points
If you’re looking to book Korean Air business class with points, we suggest the three best options are with Korean Air SKYPASS, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, and Air France KLM Flying Blue.
With Korean Air SKYPASS, a one-way flight from Vancouver to Seoul in business class costs 62,500 miles in off-peak season, or 92,500 miles in peak season.
Unfortunately, Korean Air SKYPASS and Marriott Bonvoy terminated their relationship in June 2024, which means that it’s very difficult to come by SKYPASS miles via credit cards and transferable points currencies in North America.
If you have access to Alaska miles, a one-way flight between the two cities starts at 37,500 miles in economy or 75,000 miles in business class, plus a very modest amount of taxes and fees.
It’s also theoretically possible to book Korean Air flights using Flying Blue miles, which are much easier to come by in Canada and the United States.
However, Flying Blue didn’t show any award availability with Korean Air, and seems to have access to a different inventory than Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan.
Conclusion
Korean Air has launched its newest business class product, Prestige Suites 2.0. The airline says the elevated business class will offer passengers an unparalleled travel experience with larger seats that fully recline to a lay-flat bed.
Those traveling on the Seoul Incheon–Tokyo Narita route will be the first to experience the Prestige Suites 2.0 starting on July 25, 2024.
The elevated business class product will make its long-haul debut on the Seoul–Vancouver route later this year, which is something to keep an eye out for if you’re travelling to Seoul or onwards.
