Korean Air’s new 787-10 takes flight to Thailand
Korean Air is set to dazzle travellers with the deployment of its first Boeing 787-10, taking off on the Seoul Incheon to Bangkok route from today, August 1. This marks a significant milestone, as Thailand becomes the inaugural Southeast Asian destination for the airline’s newest widebody jet.
The SkyTeam Alliance member currently operates four daily flights on this bustling route, and the sleek 787-10 will initially feature six weekly services. The aircraft, delivered to Korean Air in late July, will double its presence to 12 weekly flights starting next Thursday, August 8.
Onboard, the 787-10 promises a luxurious journey with 36 Prestige Suites 2.0 business-class seats, each offering lie-flat comfort, 46 inches (117cm) of pitch, and 21 inches (53cm) of width. Passengers can enjoy 23.8-inch (60 cm) 4K personal monitors, wireless charging, and powerful 60W USB-C ports—all in a 1-2-1 layout for maximum convenience.
The economy cabin isn’t left behind, boasting 289 seats with 13.3-inch (33 cm) personal screens, a generous 32-inch (81 cm) seat pitch, and 17.2-inch (44 cm) width.
The introduction of this Boeing widebody, with its increased capacity over the A330, is a strategic response to the growing demand on this route, particularly from business travellers.
Jong Min Kim, the airline’s Thailand Country Manager stated that Thailand is a vital market for Korean Air.
“We are committed to supporting Thailand’s tourism and economic missions with our extensive global network.”
As South Korea’s third largest source of international arrivals last year, with 1.65 million visitors, and Thailand being South Korea’s eighth largest source of tourists, this enhanced service underscores the strong travel ties between the two nations. Korean Air continues to fly high, connecting Thailand to 13 North American and 12 Japanese destinations through its hub at Seoul Incheon Terminal 2, reported Asian Aviation.
In related news, Korean Air unveiled plans for two more weekly flights from Incheon to Bangkok, reflecting the resurgent appetite for travel as the world emerges from the grip of the pandemic.
Kim Jongmin, the airline’s country manager, revealed that the added flights on the Incheon-Don Mueang route are in response to surging demand, particularly from South Koreans seeking reprieve from the winter blues in January and February.
