KOREAN AIR 777 Business Class 🇰🇷⇢🇸🇬【4K Trip Report Seoul to Singapore】Tell Me What Happened?!

What's it like to fly on Korean Air's 777-300ER in Business Class? Check out this 4K Trip Report & Flight Review to see what makes Korean Air a a decent option for regional flying within Asia! Also, help me figure out what the heck happened on my flight!

🎥 In This Video:
-Incheon Airport Terminal 2
-Terminal Impressions
-Korean Air Prestige Lounge
-Plane Spotting
-A Bit of History
-Boarding & Aircraft Impressions
-Seating Layout & Graphic
-Full Amenities On Board
-Full Seat Tour (APEX Suites)
-In Flight Meal Service & Menu
-Spool Up, Take off & Approach
-An Unexplained BANG 💥 On Board!

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💰 Flight Fare
Fare Paid: $1106.10 USD
Class: Prestige Business Class (NGO-ICN-SIN)
Inclusions: Seat Selection, 2x 32kg Check in Bags, 2x 9kg Carry on Bags

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--- Video Chapters ---
0:00 Intro
00:57 Seoul Incheon Terminal 2 Transit
01:40 Terminal Impressions
02:10 Korean Air Prestige Lounge
02:50 Lounge Food & Drink
03:41 Heading to the Gate
03:58 Korean Air’s Network
04:26 What Am I Missing?
05:11 777 Spotting
06:02 Boarding Begins
06:17 Today’s Flight Stats
06:56 First Impressions on Board
07:29 Cabin Layout Graphic
08:02 Detailed Seat Tour
09:02 In Flight Amenities
09:51 APEX Suites Stagger
10:19 Pushing Back
10:43 Just a Normal Flight…
11:13 What Was THAT?!
12:28 Taxi to Runway
13:27 Spool up & Take off
14:21 Meal Service Begins Shortly
14:48 Full Food & Drink Menu
14:55 Full Dinner Service
15:44 Bathroom Amenities
15:51 In Flight Entertainment
16:05 Full Flat Seat (A REAL Bed!)
16:25 Pre Landing Snack Service
16:41 Approaching Singapore
17:23 Final Approach & landing
18:15 Deplaning & Arrival
18:38 The Flip Flop Score

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This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it!

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[davidperry]

As a retired aviation professional, I can give you a possible explanation of the aircraft shuddering. As the tow bar was unhooked from the tug, it’s possible that the tow bar was at an angle (not facing forward) and the nose landing gear actuator swiveled with the tow bar still hooked up hitting the the tug that was to the side of the nose landing gear. In other words, the tow bar moved 15-20 degrees contacting the tug which was now unhooked from the tow bar. No damage to the aircraft and the tugs are built to take a licking and keep on ticking.

[ItsSun]

Thank you for your review! I wanted to note something about the lounges in the video (as I'm watching it). As you know, Korea is pretty... conglomerate-y anywhere you go. The 2 major airlines are currently owned by conglomerates, and the terminal you're in, Terminal 2, was built to satisfy the needs of one of the major airlines, Korean Air. Lounge spaces are set more inside the terminal itself, given the understanding of the architects that lounges are to serve, quite literally, as a relaxing space. Plus, Koreans have this tendency to love luxury things, and the view of luxury in Korea is defined as a department store: no windows, modern interiors, either grayscale colors or "luxury" colors (gold, royal blue, etc.). This is why you see so many Korean lounges that are located inside of the terminal without views of the apron or the runways, given the thought "Why pay to see out the window in a lounge when you can do that next to the gate?" I understand that Korean terminals also may look... empty. But for Koreans, our view of a "sleek, luxury, and modern" is what you're seeing right now. I think that what might have happened was the ULRs or the baggage underneath might have fallen, given that they're pretty heavy and could have not been secured properly (although that would be a major issue...). Also, in my view, the seat itself and the IFE are pretty outdated, and many people in Korea have said that the seat looks too old and tacky. All in all, thanks for a great review!

[KrungThepKen]

Kevin, we’ve watched you for sometime and my wife is sick of me turning to her and commenting about just how much I like your videos. You are by far the most professional YouTuber we watch from an extensive list. Your presenting style in superb.
Thanks for the informative and to the point viewing. Keep it up.

[theneverlandpixel]

Regarding the incident at 11:10, a similar situation happened to me in SFO with a 777, except we were still at the gate about to push back. The tugs' arm broke, causing that sound loud noise you heard. We waited 30 mins before another tug came and pushed us back. Nothing was wrong with the airplane itself. The captain came over the PA and told us that that's what happened.

[suhailshafi]

I think Incheon International Airport looks absolutely magnificent and deserves all the accolades that it gets. It looks spacious, airy, clean, glitzy and is certainly one of the top airports in the world.

[oblongmusic]

… always interesting, informative and entertaining, Kevin .. I like the way you’re developing your production style… thanks for your hard work before, during, and post production.. 🙏.

[random]

Nice report. I was coming off a DL frlight from SEA and connecting to this same KE 645 flight to SIN back in May. However, I was in Economy and it was a decent flight and the meal was surprisingly good. We had air vents back in cattle class. I do agree with you that the gate areas at ICN have alot of space but nothing else.

[fdanieln]

Hey Kevin, another fantastic video. I didn't comment on your first Costa cruise video but I also really enjoyed that. We have only cruised with RCL, and we love them, going upwards in their loyalty program and they are amazing with the kids. I really like the apex seats too, its too bad more airlines don't use them, heard someone comment previously that they're quite a bit more expensive but that is high density business class done right!

[JamesSpazer]

As an Aircraft Mechanic and former ramp agent, its most likely that the ground crew might have removed the bypass pin before removing the tow bar from the aircraft. This means that the aircraft nose wheel will be forced back into straight line while being connected to the tow bar (and perhaps the towing truck as well). This could explain the creaking sound followed by a loud bang sound as towbar got whipped along with wheel.

[hazelnut]

You can literally recognize ICN Terminal 2 as a wider, quieter, cleaner and more modern space. Instead, the disadvantage is that there are not many entertainment facilities, duty-free shops, restaurants, and regularly conducted cultural experience spaces concentrated in Terminal 1. Anyway, if you're going to spend a lot of waiting time at the airport, moving to Terminal 1 and staying there is a better option in many ways.

[ryansofly]

I find ICN a very well thought out airport. Its just so easy. Perhaps that's why they're ranked so highly. Truly some of the best seats in the sky. Man that bang sounded very intense. That shook the entire wing and engine!

[LMays-cuhp]

Thank you for sharing you trip. First off, I agree with you about that noises there after your aircraft was pushed back. That was the truck that was tugging your aircraft back. And then the disconnect of the pole and the elevator platform letting the nose and front wheel down. I am glad no one hit the aircraft in an accident. Anyway, your Business Class seat looked nice. Ì am glad you did not have to climb over the seat partner when getting up. I am glad you touched the blanket to see how it felt. Yes, I think some airlines don't get some things right. Well, the meal service looked nice and yes, what was wrong with eating a traditional Korean airline meal. To me that was nice you selected because you wanted to have that. Finally, I agree with you about the Korean Lounge before the flight. I guess their design and location is a little bit different. Wow, I am glad you got out of there after you finished your shower. That crowd looked like way more people!!! My last point is did you go tovthe Korean airline lounge after your flight to see how that one would be fir just additional info for you?

[walnutinvestment]

Always very great videos, great content-making and great to watch. Please keep on making more and I hope your audience grows.

[GuillermoGomezGG]

It happened to me twice, tug bar incident, both times, on US Air and NW, Captains explained the incidents, maintenance rep completed a visual inspections. KE pilots should have explained this incident, I was quite surprised that they didn’t. ICN -GRU airports quite similar indeed. Love the review HUD at the jetway was a great touch !!
Happy Landing’s Amigo

[aday]

been looking forward to this one, thank you for yet another fantastic video. Also I'm not a cruise guy but you did a comprehensive and fantastic first cruise review!

[DailyPassenger]

Seoul is amazing but the hustle bustle of people around it really fascinates me! 😮Your vlogs are really good, glad I am an early subscriber, soon you will have in thousands. Like and support from Bangalore

[germanjijinhee]

I can feel his love for Korea and Korean Air, although there are some sharp comments
Thank you for nice video.

[sngs]

Simplicity is the key...that is is way complicated... nowadays.

[MH-gh]

Love the Apex Suites, Love Your Videos, sooo detalied

[peninsulaasia]

really enjoy your videos. hope upload more frequent