Korean Air Introduces Upgraded Premium Economy Cabin for Long-Haul Flights
Korean Air is set to introduce Premium Economy seats on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with the rollout beginning in mid-September 2025.
This new cabin class was first revealed during a March 2025 event, where the airline also showcased its refreshed livery. However, complete details weren’t available at that time.
With an investment of KRW 300 billion (approximately USD 215 million), Korean Air is modernizing its Boeing 777-300ER fleet, retrofitting 11 aircraft to include the Premium Economy section.
Premium Economy Features
The Boeing 777-300ER will include 40 Premium Economy seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration. Passengers can expect a seat pitch of 39 to 41 inches, offering nearly 50% more space than standard economy seats, along with a recline of up to 130 degrees. Ergonomic touches such as footrests and headrests are also part of the design.
Entertainment options will be enhanced with 15.6-inch 4K resolution screens, larger than those found in the airline’s traditional business class.
Service Enhancements
In addition to the seating improvements, travelers can look forward to an upgraded meal and beverage service akin to that of the Prestige Class. Other perks include priority check-in, baggage handling, and boarding.
Korean Air aims to set prices for these Premium Economy seats at about 110% higher than standard economy fares for similar flights.
Additional Upgrades
Moreover, the airline is integrating its “Prestige Suites 2.0” into the Boeing 777-300ER, a feature that was launched in 2024 on the B787 fleet.
As Korean Air enhances its offerings, are you excited about the new Premium Economy experience?
