Korean Air is expanding A380 service to Los Angeles and New York and that is good news for those of you seeking to fly on an award in Korean Air’s Business Class. I flew Korean Air last year in Business Class and really enjoyed the service, but I haven’t yet had the opportunity to fly on their A380 yet, so this is welcome news. 
Expanded Service
The expanded service starts on September 1, 2013 for flights to and from New York and on October 30, 2013 for flights to and from Los Angeles. The flights go from 3x a week to daily flights.
Award Availability
The award availability from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN) shows low Business Class award availability on Korean Air 18 using Delta SkyMiles. I wasn’t able to find availability on Korean Air 17 using Detla’s award search feature.
I wasn’t able to find availability on Korean Air 81 or 82 from New York to Seoul using Detla’s award search feature. But there is plenty of low level award availability on Delta operated flights through Tokyo.
You can search for Korean Air’s award availability on Delta’s website, Expert Flyer, or by signing up for a Korean Air SKYPASS account.
It’s important to note when booking your Korean Air trip that they have the following blackout dates for 2013.
- Feb 7, 2013 through Feb 12, 2013
- Mar 1, 2013 through Mar 3, 2013
- May 17, 2013 through Jun 30, 2013
- Jul 19, 2013 through Aug 25, 2013
- Sep 14, 2013 through Sep 23, 2013
- Oct 3, 2013
- Oct 5, 2013 through Oct 6, 2013
- Dec 7, 2013 through Dec 31, 2013
Bottom Line
If you wanted to fly Korean Air’s A380 on a Business Class award ticket, these new routes will certainly help.
If you are looking for a Korean Air award ticket, consider the Chase Ultimate Rewards program which can transfer directly to Korean Air’s SKYPASS program. The Chase Ink Plus Business Card offers 50,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend within 3 months, theChase Ink Bold Business Card offers 50,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend within 3 months, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred® which offers 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months.
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Bobby @ Award Booking Service said,
They are also doing the 380 three times per week out of ATL starting in August but not sure for how long.
RomsdeAls said,
Blackout days kill it
Aloft To Asia – Seoul Korean Air Prestige Lounge And Transfer Desk - Points Miles and Martinis said,
[...] left the lounge about 40 minutes prior to boarding. On the way, I caught a glimpse of the Korean Air A380 that will expand service to New York, Los Angeles routes as well as operate on the Atlanta flight later this [...]
choi said,
It costs more miles to redeem on korean than Delta right ?
my question is , can you search on Experflyer and then call Delta you found the seat(s), will Delta book for you at that point or if it doesnt show on Delta website then ‘tough luck’ is the consent.
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