{"id":106555,"date":"2025-08-05T14:43:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=106555"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:14:14","slug":"korean-air-adds-premium-economy-on-777-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/korean-air-adds-premium-economy-on-777-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Air Adds New Premium Economy on Boeing 777-300ER Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SEOUL-<\/strong> Korean Air (KE)<\/a> is introducing a new Premium Class cabin on its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with the first flights launching from Seoul Incheon (ICN) in mid-September on short- and mid-haul international routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline has invested KRW 300 billion to fully retrofit 11 aircraft in the 777-300ER fleet, aligning cabin design and onboard features with its newest aircraft and adding Premium Class between Prestige (business) and Economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Korean Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Korean Air 777 Premium Economy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Premium Class is designed to bridge the gap between Economy and Prestige Class. It offers a 2-4-2 seating configuration with 40 seats, each providing about 50% more personal space than standard Economy seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seat pitch ranges from 39 to 41 inches (roughly 1 meter), and each seat is 19.5 inches wide with a recline of up to 130 degrees. Passengers also benefit from leg and footrests, ergonomic headrests, and privacy-enhancing winged sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seats are complemented by 15.6-inch 4K resolution in-flight entertainment screens\u2014larger than those currently offered in Prestige Class on the same aircraft. Passengers can access the airline’s full entertainment library and enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onboard service has also been enhanced. Premium Class passengers receive a curated meal experience served on Armani\/Casa tableware, featuring an appetizer, main course, and dessert selected from the Prestige Class menu. Beverages\u2014wine, coffee, and tea\u2014match those served in business class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ground services are upgraded, too. Premium Class travelers will have access to Morning Calm check-in counters, priority baggage handling, and Sky Priority boarding across all eligible routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Korean Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fleet Retrofit and Cabin Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Premium Class rollout is part of a broader cabin overhaul across Korean Air\u2019s Boeing 777-300ER<\/a> fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline began the retrofit project in 2018 but faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now back on track, the updated aircraft interiors reflect the design of Korean Air\u2019s most recent deliveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Korean Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The revamped aircraft include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n