Dream Journey

A nostalgic, supremely comfortable transpacific flight aboard the legendary “Queen of the Skies”

- ENRIQUE PERRELLA

KOREAN AIR'S daily route from Atlanta (ATL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) is a key link between the U.S. and Asia, forming part of its joint venture with Delta Air Lines. This partnership allows Korean Air to deploy its Boeing 747-8, while Delta operates the Airbus A350-900 on the same route. Flying the latest variant of the “Queen of the Skies” has always been a dream of mine, and this was the perfect opportunity to experience Korean Air's Prestige business class on the airline's longest flight.

Check-In

My journey began in Miami, where Delta's partnership with Korean Air allowed me to check my luggage directly through to Incheon, making the transfer in Atlanta seamless. Upon arriving at ATL, I tried the Centurion Lounge but found it overcrowded. The nearby Delta Sky Club in Concourse F provided a quieter spot to enjoy breakfast and relax before my flight.

Boarding

Boarding commenced promptly at 11:40 a.m. As a business class passenger, I was among the first to board and was thrilled to step onto the Boeing 747-8. Welcomed at the door by three smiling flight attendants, I was directed to the stairs leading to the upper deck, a quieter space configured exclusively for business class in a 2-2 staggered layout, ensuring direct aisle access without disturbing a neighbor. On the lower deck, four rows of 2-2-2 seating and one row of 2-2 make the cabin less private, although the seats are spacious and staggered, similar to those upstairs.

The Seat