Korean Air is South Korea's flag carrier and a SkyTeam anchor, operating from Incheon with direct service from London Heathrow. For UK travellers routing to Japan, Southeast Asia, or Australia, ICN is among the most efficient connection hubs globally — FlightLogic rates Incheon 9.3/10, second only to Changi.
Prestige Class (business) on the 787-10 and A380 uses a comfortable staggered seat with direct aisle access on most rows. Korean dining is a genuine highlight — bibimbap, Korean BBQ, and premium seafood service that exceeds most SkyTeam peers. Prestige Class on the A380 upper deck offers a more intimate cabin on select routes.
The KAL Prestige lounge at Incheon Terminal 1 (/reviews/korean-air-prestige-icn-review) pairs Korean buffet dining with nap rooms and 55 Mbps Wi-Fi. SKYPASS is the loyalty programme; Flying Blue and other SkyTeam partners can redeem on KE metal. UK261 applies to UK-departing Korean Air flights.
Compare KE against Asiana (merging into KE), ANA via Tokyo, and Cathay via Hong Kong for UK–Asia routing. Korean Air wins on Incheon hub quality; ANA wins on oneworld Avios integration for BA collectors.
