Korean Air to debut new Premium Class on newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

Korean Air will introduce its new Premium Class (Premium Economy) product on short-haul and medium-haul routes operated by its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

According to the Seoul, South Korea-based carrier, Korean Air will introduce the retrofitted aircraft on its first flights starting from mid-September.

The KRW 300 billion (~USD $ 216.2 million) retrofit program will result in a complete resign of the cabins of 11 of Korean Air's 777-300ER aircraft to bring them in line with the airline's latest aircraft interiors and onboard technology.

“We’re committed to bringing the fully redesigned Boeing 777-300ER and new Premium Class to as many customers as possible,” a Korean Air representative said. “This fleet upgrade has been in progress since 2018 and, after delays due to the pandemic, we’re proud to now offer an elevated travel experience that meets our passengers’ evolving needs.”

777-300ER New Premium Class

On Korean Air's newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the aircraft will feature three cabin classes, including the newest “Prestige Suites 2.0” (Business) in a 1-2-1 configuration, and the 40 new Premium Class seats in a 2-4-2 configuration. 

The aircraft will also feature a “New Economy” class which will have a 3-4-3 layout. Wi-Fi is available across all cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems have been “significantly upgraded.”

Images: Korean Air's new Premium Class seats onboard its retrofitted B777-300ER aircraft (Image Credits: Korean Air)

Positioned between its Prestige and Economy Class, the Premium Class seats onboard the 777-300ER will have around 50% extra space compared to the current Economy Class seats. Each Premium Class seat will have a pitch of 39-41 inches, a width of 19.5 inches, and a recline of up to 130 degrees. Along with leg and foot rests, passengers can enjoy in-flight entertainment on 15.6-inch 4K screen.

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