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  1. Overall Rating: 8/10 (πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ‘)
  2. Quick Summary:
    • A domestic widebody full-flat Prestige Class seat that offers more than enough comfort for a one-hour flight.
  3. Flight Route
    • KE1174, Jeju International Airport (CJU) β†’ Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
    • 10:35 Departure β†’ 11:50 Arrival
    • Flight Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  4. Aircraft Type: A330-300, HL7702 (Oct 2001 delivered, 24.4-year-old)
  5. Cabin Class & Seat: 7B, Prestige Class, Aisle, Bulkhead
  6. Check-in & Baggage Allowance
  7. Boarding Process
  8. Cabin & Seat Detail
  9. In-flight Service
  10. In-flight Entertainment & Wi-Fi
  11. Landing & Immigration
  12. Final Thoughts & Conclusion

6. Check-in & Baggage Allowance

Exterior of Jeju International Airport

Exterior of Jeju International Airport

Exterior of Jeju International Airport

Jeju International Airport Domestic Terminal
Jeju International Airport Domestic Terminal
Korean Air Check-in Counters at Jeju International Airport
Korean Air Check-in Counters at Jeju International Airport
Korean Air Carry-on Baggage Allowance (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Carry-on Baggage Allowance (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Carry-on Baggage Allowance (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Checked Baggage Policy (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Checked Baggage Policy (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Checked Baggage Policy (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Checked Baggage Fees (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Checked Baggage Fees (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air Checked Baggage Fees (c) koreanair.com

7. Boarding Process

Korean Air Lounge at Jeju International Airport
Korean Air Lounge at Jeju International Airport
Gate 5 at Jeju International Airport Domestic Terminal
Gate 5 at Jeju International Airport Domestic Terminal
Gate 5 at Jeju International Airport Domestic Terminal
Priority and Sky Priority Boarding for Korean Air KE1174
Priority and Sky Priority Boarding for Korean Air KE1174

8. Cabin & Seat Detail

Korean Air A330-300 272-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 272-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 272-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 276-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 276-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 276-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 284-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 284-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 284-seat Layout (c) koreanair.com

Korean Air A330-300 Prestige Class Bulkhead Seat
Korean Air A330-300 Prestige Class Bulkhead Seat
Korean Air A330-300 Prestige Class Bulkhead Seat
Korean Air A330-300 Prestige Class Bulkhead Seat
Seat Controls and Handheld Remote Control
Seat Controls and Handheld Remote Control
Seat Controls and Handheld Remote Control
USB Charging Ports and Reading Light
USB Charging Ports and Reading Light
USB Charging Ports and Reading Light

USB Charging Ports and Reading Light

Cup Holder and In-arm Monitor Storage
Cup Holder and In-arm Monitor Storage
Cup Holder and In-arm Monitor Storage

Cup Holder and In-arm Monitor Storage

Literature Pocket with Safety Card and Morning Calm Magazine
Literature Pocket with Safety Card and Morning Calm Magazine
Literature Pocket with Safety Card and Morning Calm Magazine
Cabin Window and Reading Light
Cabin Window and Reading Light
Cabin Window and Reading Light

Cabin Window and Reading Light

9. In-flight Service

Domestic In-flight Beverage Service
Domestic In-flight Beverage Service

Domestic In-flight Beverage Service

10. In-flight Entertainment & Wi-Fi

In-arm Monitor and Overhead Shared Screens
In-arm Monitor and Overhead Shared Screens
In-flight Entertainment System
In-flight Entertainment System

In-flight Entertainment System

11. Landing & Immigration

Baggage Claim at Gimpo International Airport
Baggage Claim at Gimpo International Airport
Arrival Lobby at Gimpo International Airport
Arrival Lobby at Gimpo International Airport
Arrival Lobby at Gimpo International Airport

12. Final Thoughts & Conclusion

Korean Air A330-300 HL7702 Parked at Jeju Airport

Korean Air A330-300 HL7702 Parked at Jeju Airport

Korean Air A330-300 HL7702 Parked at Jeju Airport

Aside from the superior seating, domestic business class offers basic services. However, considering the affordable price difference, it represents solid value for travelers seeking comfort.

Minor drawbacks included a strong engine exhaust smell during startup and limited privacy in the aisle seats, but neither significantly detracted from the overall positive experience.

The Editor Behind This Journey: Heejung
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