--- title: "Korean Air Review & Rating | FlightLogic" description: "Korean Air review: FlightLogic editorial rating 8.4/10, safety score 9.5/10. Korean Air is South Korea's flag carrier operating from Incheon with Prestige…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/korean-air/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Airline review · KE # Korean Air Excellence in Flight Photo: 4300streetcar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 Korean Air is South Korea's flag carrier operating from Incheon with Prestige Class business, exceptional Korean dining, and strong SkyTeam connectivity for UK–Asia routings. Last updated 30 June 2026 Excellent · FlightLogic editorial rating ## Should I choose Korean Air for my next long-haul work trip? Korean Air scores 8.4/10 (safety 9.5/10), ranking #8 globally — Wi-Fi is paid or route-dependent. Baggage: 1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Prestige. Economy seat pitch: 32–34"; loyalty programme: SKYPASS. Full passenger policy tables, category scores, and the fares search follow below. **FlightLogic score** 8.4/10 **Safety** 9.5/10 **Global rank** #8 **Wi-Fi policy** Partial / paid tiers ## Who should think twice about Korean Air Scores mean naming who a carrier is NOT for. From our rated findings: - Asiana merger integration ongoing - Award space competitive on popular routes ## Pre-Trip Planning ## Passenger policies at a glance Baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, and lounge access for Korean Air — expand for the full matrix. ### View full policy matrix Baggage · Wi-Fi · lounges · changes | Cabin baggage | Included — standard carry-on allowance applies | | --- | --- | | Checked baggage | 1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Prestige | | In-flight Wi-Fi | Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only | | Economy seat pitch | 32–34" | | Lounge access | KAL Prestige lounge ICN; SkyTeam Elite Plus | | Changes & refunds | Flex fares allow changes; restricted fares charge fee | | Loyalty programme | SKYPASS | ## Awards & Recognition - SkyTeam member - Best Korean airline catering ## Airline Details **IATA Code** KE **ICAO Code** KAL **Hub** Seoul Incheon (ICN) **Alliance** skyteam **Founded** 1969 **Fleet Size** 160 aircraft ## Strengths - KAL Prestige lounge at ICN - Incheon hub 9.3/10 airport score - Strong UK–Seoul and UK–Asia connections ## Weaknesses - Asiana merger integration ongoing - Award space competitive on popular routes ## Day-of Travel Support ### Compare Korean Air fares from the UK Search live prices on Korean Air (KE) routes departing from British airports. 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[Affiliate policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/how-we-make-money/#affiliate-links) ## Korean Air travel facts Verified baggage allowances, punctuality, fleet, safety and loyalty facts for Korean Air. ### Baggage & fees | Cabin bag | 1 piece 10 kg + personal item · Up to 10 kg | | --- | --- | | Checked bag (economy) | 1 × 23 kg (2 × 23 kg to/from the Americas) | | Checked bag (business) | Prestige 2 × 32 kg (First 3 × 32 kg) | | Seat selection | Free standard selection on most fares | | Change fee | Varies by fare; flexible fares free, saver fares fee + fare difference | [Full baggage & fees comparison](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/baggage-fees/) · [Check your carry-on bag](https://flightlogic.co.uk/tools/carry-on-checker/) ### Punctuality 75.34% on time — Full year 2025 (arrivals within 15 min) Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review (Jan 2026) — Asia-Pacific #10 Punctuality is 20% of the FlightLogic score — [see our methodology](https://flightlogic.co.uk/methodology/). ### Fleet & cabins **Fleet size** 160 aircraft **Average age** Not available **Main types** B777-300ER, A380-800, B787-9, A330-300, A321neo **Economy pitch** 33–34 in **Business seat** Prestige Suite — fully flat; 1-2-1 on B787, 2-2-2 on some B777 **Wi-Fi** Available on select aircraft; paid ### Safety **Registry status** IOSA-registered IOSA-registered; Korean MOLIT oversight **FlightLogic editorial safety score: 9.5/10** — our own assessment, separate from IOSA registry status. ### Loyalty **Programme** SKYPASS **Currency** Miles Tiers: Member, Morning Calm, Morning Calm Premium, Million Miler ### Rating history - Q3 2026 8.4/10 Current quarter Quarterly tracking began Q3 2026 — earlier scores were not archived. Travel facts last verified July 2026 · Sources: koreanair.com baggage policy (via search, Jul 2026) · Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review (Jan 2026) · Fleet age unverified — no reliable published figure found; size from FlightLogic airline profile ## About Korean Air Korean Air is South Korea's flag carrier operating from Incheon with Prestige Class business, exceptional Korean dining, and strong SkyTeam connectivity for UK–Asia routings. Key strengths: KAL Prestige lounge at ICN. Incheon hub 9.3/10 airport score. Strong UK–Seoul and UK–Asia connections. Areas for improvement: Asiana merger integration ongoing. Award space competitive on popular routes. ## Editorial Korean Air Reviews ## Verified reader reviews Coming soon We are building verified reader reviews for Korean Air. Readers will be able to submit a review with proof of travel — a boarding pass or booking confirmation — emailed to [hello@flightlogic.co.uk](mailto:hello@flightlogic.co.uk?subject=Reader%20review%20%E2%80%94%20Korean%20Air). Reader scores are published separately from FlightLogic editorial ratings and never change the editorial score. ## Korean Air — Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Korean Air a good airline? Korean Air scores 8.4/10 overall on FlightLogic (5-Star) — an editorial expert rating, not an aggregate of consumer reviews. Strengths include KAL Prestige lounge at ICN; Incheon hub 9.3/10 airport score. ### What is Korean Air's safety score? Korean Air scores 9.5/10 on FlightLogic's safety index — calculated separately from passenger experience using IOSA certification, accident history, fleet age, and regulatory compliance. ### What alliance is Korean Air in? Korean Air is a member of skyteam. ### Where is Korean Air's hub? Korean Air's primary hub is Seoul Incheon (ICN). The airline was founded in 1969 and operates approximately 160 aircraft. ## Similar Airlines