KOREAN AIR 787-9 Business Class 🇯🇵⇢🇰🇷【4K Trip Report Nagoya to Seoul 】Great Little Flight!

What's it like to fly on Korean Air's 787 Dreamliners in Business Class? Check out this 4K Trip Report & Flight Review to see what makes Korean Air a great option, especially when flying Business Class!
🎥 In This Video:
-Nagoya Airport Terminal 1
-Check in & Terminal Impressions
-Korean Air Lounge
-(Lots of) 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
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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
00:13 Welcome to Nagoya
00:57 Arrival at Nagoya Airport (Chubu)
01:31 Terminal 1 Check in Hall
02:24 Korean Air Check in
03:16 Airside First Impressions
03:55 Korean Air Business Class Lounge
04:29 Terminal Impressions & Spotting
05:52 Korean Air Route Map
06:16 Plane Spotting Galore
06:45 Our Aircraft Lands
08:01 Boarding is Called
08:16 Today’s Flight Stats
08:30 Boarding
09:08 First Impressions On Board
09:26 Cabin Layout Graphic
09:50 Full Seat & Amenities Tour
12:21 K-Pop Safety Videos & Push Back
12:56 Taxi to Runway
13:37 Spool Up & Beautiful Take Off
15:02 Bathroom Amenities
15:14 In Flight Entertainment
15:36 Meal Service Begins
15:50 Full Meal Service & Menus
16:29 On Board Library
16:57 Bed in Lay Flat Bed Mode
17:17 Approach into Seoul
18:13 Landing
18:33 Taxi to Gate
18:48 Deplaning
19:18 The Flip Flop Score
Music featured in this video is licensed under an Artlist Unlimited License.
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!
#koreanair #businessclass #tripreport

[@gosikh]

I looove the ground crew wave and bow as one leaves. It is such a beautiful gesture.

[@tfft]

Agreed! Thanks for watching 🩴

[@saahilhasan26]

Really like the new format and the fonts. Keep up the great work Kevin!

[@tfft]

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

[@Princess-lp2qz]

You are so detailed love it keep up the good work

[@tfft]

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

[@markprovan4332]

I love the colours of Korean Air and their business class configuration, in addition nice touch leaving from Nagoya, never thought about that as a departure point. Cheers again for a great review.

[@tfft]

I certainly never expected to see a Korean 787 there either! Thanks for watching 🩴

[@ianmounstephen3403]

Great review. Thanks, Kevin!

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🩴

[@ybing]

u really can't beat the 787 window size, finally got a chance to fly on one last week

[@tfft]

Yupp, big enough to completely change the feel of the cabin. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@geetsawhney93]

Finally a Business Class review for an international flight. After so long!!!! 👍

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🩴

[@sean_king]

The arrangement of those seats in the lounge reminds me of a classroom

[@tfft]

Or a dentist's waiting room lol

[@oscarwinston1159]

Enjoying some of your new formats

[@tfft]

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

[@DeniseSommerRoque]

The ground crew waving is just 🥹 Japan, one of my favourite destinations ❤

[@tfft]

It’s the best reminder of how traveling could (and should) be! Cannot wait to go back as soon as I can.

[@petek5523]

This should be mandatory at every airport in the world 😊

[@axios101]

Even on ferries....🥰

[@jitkasemt.9548]

I like HUD graphic for flight info. You always have a new thing for us

[@tfft]

I’m glad someone understood what the heck it was 🙃

[@jitkasemt.9548]

@@tfft considered myself as an avgeek I really like small details like this in flight review. To be honest i like you review the most. Keep up good work krub.

[@BRTripReport]

Wow a trip report on Korean Air! I heard they were very strict about filming on board. Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@tfft]

I’ve heard the same, but I think for the most part they can easily tell I’m not getting in anyone’s face with the camera so I was left alone. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@spinalcrackerbox]

I have made up my mind and I really like the new intro. 👍 Now I can't wait for that next KAL video to show what happened. Wishing you 100K subscribers by Dec. 31, Kevin.

[@brilliantbutblue]

The way he's going l truly hope for rapid growth of the channel, he deserves it.

[@tfft]

So, then it's settled. The new intro will stay put. From now on I'll refer every complaint about it to your comment 😂 On a serious note, thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@deathwingtheboss]

I'll be flying with Korean Air in a few days (long haul) would love to have a spoiler about the thing you talked about at the end Kevin :P

[@tfft]

Haha. Highly unlikely to happen on your or any other flight ☺️

[@walnutinvestment]

Can’t wait to see what happens on the Seoul - Singapore flight. Korean Air is known for hospitality, cannot imagine what could go wrong.

[@tfft]

Was more mechanical in nature (I think...).

[@jasonw98]

What would be different compared to Sia?

[@gregorybaker330]

Flown them premium 60 times and were great. Loved the fact they rarely upgrade hence less pax.

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🩴

[@taewonhwang5416]

Was gonna mention this earlier this week, but I forgot. Regarding the seating area that divided first class and business class, Korean Air is on the verge of getting rid of first class since few years ago. Those 787 flight, I believe, was also ordered during that era. While they got rid of first class seating area, they have to continue the first class for VIPs and top tier frequent flyers. That is the reason behind having the exact same seat with different service(and area division). By the way, I am surprised that you did not cover the Flight of Dreams, the area in NGO with a display of first B787 aircraft, Boeing store, and many Seattle-based restaurants. NGO is known for being responsible for 30% of B787 building, and that is why there is such establishment. Having the Flight of Dreams, as well as the runway and gate viewing public bath area, is the main reason that I love NGO, before even considering its vast dining options in 4th floor.

[@tfft]

I arrived at the airport just about 3 hours ahead of time, from Tokyo… NGO turned out to be ‘easier’ for filming than most airports, but generally I need all of that time for filming B Roll… next time! Thanks for watching 🩴

[@speedbirdrun]

Nice video :)

[@tfft]

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

[@gregorybaker330]

KE has improved the culture in the last 20 years I was in Pohang the day they lost an MD80 with no fatalities I am aware some US cargo pilots cannot fly OZ as dead heading pax.

[@tfft]

Thanks for sharing ✈️

[@jaypainespotter]

Awesome review Just Subscribed. I just filmed a pre delivery flight of a Korean Air 787-9 at my home airport. Paine Field in Everett.

[@tfft]

That’s quite a fancy airport to have as your home airport 😂 Thanks for watching 🩴

[@DeniseSommerRoque]

Thanks

[@charliebrown5]

Thank You ✈️

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🩴

[@hyohunyoun]

Great another review for Korean air! Which one do you prefer to fly with between Korean air and EVA airways?

[@tfft]

Oh that’s the easiest question of the day, haha. EVA 100%

[@exynos2989]

2:47 As a Korean, I found this part hilarious (you're absolutely right). The Morning Calm thing is a status that you can have with Korean air if certain conditions are met. It gives you things like access to priority checkin, free additonal luggage, limited number of free lounge access etc. As far as I'm aware, Korean Air did phase out those silly (and frankly insulting) First class on business seats. Current Korean first classes are only operated on extremely select routes with newer suites. Even then though, I personally think that Korean Air's premium cabins are simply not worth it.

[@tfft]

I saw the first blurb of your comment and knew the video it was on in the notificaiton... and before I even opened it, I hoped it was about Morning Calm hahaha. Glad I was right!

[@axios101]

Very nice video.... sadly You have switched to Korea too early.... 😆 A suggestion: what about "deluxe" Japanese ferries reviews???

[@tfft]

Well to be fair, I already did Korea haha. But yes, I wish I was in Japan longer as well. Japanese Ferries, while something I'm very interested in, I'm not so sure there are many English language viewers that would consider it for their own travel. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@brilliantbutblue]

The hotel conference room, l mean lounge 😉 looked very North Korean. Did you find out why that plane many touch and goes? That is an impressive amount of aeroplanes to have written off, glad to know they have improved their track record 👍

[@tfft]

I presume it was pilot training. The ANA A320 that was in the video clip pulling into its parking bay after the touch and go was the same plane. It landed on the next approach.

[@normanmcleod7169]

Unbelievable smog in Seoul!

[@tfft]

Sure was! Thanks for watching 🩴

[@BlakelyPete]

What happened to the airport cards? I enjoy reading about population of city, biggest airline operating out of airport, etc. Please bring them back!

[@tfft]

I stopped with those graphics a few videos ago as we can put them into the “things that I never heard a good word about until they were gone” category haha. They may come back in some form in the future.

[@EpicThe112]

From what I can see I'll go Prestige Class Suites later B777-3B5/er B74-8B5 B787-9 = Prestige Class Sleeper Seats A380 first batch B777-3B5/er > Prestige Plus seats B777-2B5/er. Enterainmentwise K-pop K-drama is available. Female voice on the safety video is Kwon Boa

[@tfft]

Ngl that comment made my brain hurt momentarially lol. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@user-fz1dx4wt4t]

Please come visit Fukuoka next time🇯🇵✈️ I have subscribed to your channel😄

[@tfft]

It's certainly on my list! (in fact... literally all of Japan is on my list haha... would love to spend a month there next year!)

[@kartik_sinha]

Well a shinkansen review would've been well nice.

[@tfft]

I was going to do a shorts review on it, filmed it and all… then turns out everyone realized shorts aren’t worth the time to make them lol.

[@paulkazzer]

Korean Air serves Brisbane and Sydney. A useful alternative via ICN to JFK or Europe.

[@tfft]

Thanks for sharing ✈️

[@molnarmihaly951]

I'm still letting your new intro format sink in (although I don't love the font and animation used at the start and the intro), but what happened to the airport stats??? Otherwise fantastic review, I have missed the Business class reports, good to see one again after 3 months.

[@tfft]

The airport stats I stopped a few videos back as they were in the category of "things I've never seen positive feedback about until I got rid of them" haha. They may return in some form at some point, we shall see.

[@silverkijh]

Strange how they have a seperate Morning Calm lane... in Nagoya out of all places. 😂

[@tfft]

Not from Nagoya, but it is something I'd actually pay for in some cases. I have Skyteam & Star Alliance status which I'll likely be losing next year and honeslty, priority check in (when not flying business) and priority boarding are the two things I'll miss most.

[@silverkijh]

@tfft Those ARE nice perks! I don't have any status with either of them, but keep two oneworld statuses. 😅 How about trying to get the ANA Mileage Club platinum and keeping the "lifetime" Star Alliance Gold status with that? I got the JAL version, so I'm guessing obtaining/maintaining would work similarly? Status really does take a lot of pain out of flying! Oh, by the way love your content!!! Thanks for all the wonderful reviews! 😆

[@hazelnut3794]

takoyaki

[@derekbryce2632]

That lounge mirrors the KE lounge in Hong Kong too, at least when I visited a number of years ago. Like you, I entered, did a swift about turn and fled to the Air France/KLM lounge. Why, Korean Air, why???

[@tfft]

Yeah it just doesn’t make sense. The terminal itself is so much more comfortable. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@nadifputra787]

Since Nagoya is located between Tokyo & Osaka, international flight from Chubu isn't that much. Most airline & passenger prefer using Haneda, Kansai & Narita for flying out of Japan.

[@tfft]

As I likely would have also had Nagoya not been a lot cheaper 😅 Thanks for watching 🩴

[@robineur]

@@tfft As you mentioned in your review!

[@andy-kai-chan]

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I actually like your old intro, and miss it.

[@molnarmihaly951]

Me too. I liked the more upbeat vibe with the music especially. But I’m still letting it sink in like he said, it’s just that the overall tone has changed for me.

[@tfft]

I understand the appeal of the old Intro, but I got tired of the format and music a long time ago haha. I think the new track, purposely being less upbeat is a more neutral spot to start with. In the past I’ve felt transitions from the upbeat intro into either 1. A crappy review or 2. A historic/grand hotel to be a bit jarring and ‘fake’ if that makes sense. That said, the new intro I too will grow tired of in its own time and then change it all again 😂

[@sandyap7797]

What’s your line between reasonable vs comically expensive business class fares?

[@tfft]

+70% from Tokyo (with a less desirable aircraft) connecting to the same flight to Singapore. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@pearlhorse2652]

Just wondering if you make video content Japanese train

[@tfft]

Next year I will begin train content. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@pearlhorse2652]

@@tfft sounds like a plan 👍👍👍

[@coconutboy8198]

yo can you review cathay soon?

[@tfft]

As long as your promise never to say “yo” again 😊

[@coconutboy8198]

@@tfft okok pls do it, because people have mixed feelings about it now

[@khalidmohamed5946]

Korean Air is a nice airline with good services. I just wish they change the cabin finishes. Their cabin looks more of a dentist room.

[@tfft]

Better than an ER 🙃

[@shakesnbake]

Never thought about Nagoya for getting to Japan from Seoul. Would love to try Korean Air but only if I can try their 747-8 :) Love the new airline routes animation Kevin.

[@tfft]

Thanks very much 🙏🏻 can’t wait to get on a 748 soon also!

[@smartrice3323]

still no WIFI on KE/KAL?

[@tfft]

They do offer it on some flights but since in flight Wi-Fi is so consistently inconsistent, I rarely cover it unless it’s free. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@MusicAvi8Tr]

When you say “anonymous” it makes me LOL only from the boarding process & the boarding footage. How anonymous is it if your holding a camera? That’s my sarcasm side not a critique as the real question is “How do you film the boarding process? Not sure if its a handheld or perhaps something strapped onto you allowing hands free? Yes I do get how you’re anonymous & thats why I watch.

[@tfft]

Except for the take off footage, all of my trip reports are 100% handheld. Sometimes takeoff and landing is handheld as well when airlines don’t allow my mount.

[@rwrae72]

Just getting to this older video ... did you really pay $1100 for a 90 minute flight?

[@tfft]

No, the description should say $1100 for NGO-ICN-SIN

[@ceejae2349]

Air doe 😅😅😅😅😅. Took me at least 5 secs 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@tfft]

I suppose it's taking me longer than 5 seconds... bc I don't know what you're talking about (I know Air Do... but...?) lol

[@petek5523]

$1100 USD one way, or am I missing something?

[@tfft]

Perhaps the part where it says $1100 for NGO-ICN-SIN? The ticket was to Singapore.

[@petek5523]

@@tfft ah, gotcha. I definitely missed that part 😅. Very good deal then 😊

[@Mr_Busted]

캐빈님 안녕 하세요. 비디오 보다 당신이 더 궁금합니다 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@tfft]

매우 궁금한 의견입니다. 시청 해주셔서 감사합니다 🩴

[@Mr_Busted]

@@tfft 아니 한국말을 ?

[@tfft]

아니요, 저는 말하지 않지만 Google은 합니다 😉

[@uzairibnuri8017]

I dunno. I have flown KE 3 times, including long haul to Las Vegas and regional to Narita. On all flights I found the crew not very warm. Fake smiles and a type of tension between themselves. I am a retired flight attendant, so I must admit I tend to observe the service flow intently. The service is good, food good, condition of the aircraft good, but I just don't enjoy the crew's vibe. Has anyone noticed this? Having said that, I would fly them again without hesitation.

[@tfft]

I mean, East Asian hospitality in general is not one of warmth and smiles. The focus is being poised, respectful and efficient. So, the smiles likely were ‘fake’ as it’s put on for western passengers, not something expected by locals. Thanks for watching 🩴

[@genesiscool]

Nothing is worse than the Swissport Lounge at ORD.

[@tfft]

I hear the Riker’s lounge is beautiful in the spring time… unique water views😅

[@tidusfantasy]

your channel has amazing content, im just surprised to see why the growth has been quite slow for your channel.. and based on your views, i think u made around $1500-2000 in the last 30 days, wtf??? Meanwhile douchy lazy channels like "Luxury travel experts" are getting like $10-20k in the last 30 days. Some educated guess.. U have my full rooting for u. U have put full effort into ur videos, unlike him, i like ur personality and lightedness. Keep going! I dunno if it helps or not, but major aviation channels all show their faces. U may think u look very average and feel camera shy, but i dont think u can tell me a single one good looking aviation youtuber either lol. So consider putting your face in at some point, the relatedness may help ur channel grow more, albeit, even more work for u love ur work as always...ur my favorite aviation/hotels channel now

[@tfft]

Channels that grow subs very fast do so by sacrificing the quality of their viewers. You should never confuse the number of subscribers with the success of a channel as in this niche, they are not necessarily related. There are ways I could double my subs in the next 2-3 months, quite easily. All that would do long term is hurt my channel as it would dilute my target audience. We’re playing chess, not checkers 😅 As for showing my face, has nothing to do with what you mentioned. The only way I can ensure absolute unbiased opinions in reviews is if I can ensure no one knows who I am. Right now, I’m not ‘big’ enough for most people to care, but I don’t plan for tomorrow. I plan for 2028. Showing my face now would dramatically change what the channel could be in the future. Either way though, thanks very much 🙏🏻

[@aeroreview]

FYI - Kim Dae Jung is from the region where Asiana is based from. Definitely a political reason which Koreans are all aware of, not a safety reason.

[@tfft]

🤷🏼‍♂️ My knowledge of 1990s Korean politics aren't what they used to be.

[@russellgray1426]

“Air Seoul”????? 🤣🤣🤣

[@tfft]

Umm, yes? Lol. It’s a real airline…

[@russellgray1426]

@@tfft maybe it translates differently in Korea, or maybe it was an air Seoul of an airline, I’ve been on a few like that 😢

[@tfft]

Honestly confused lol. Air Seoul isn’t a translation, it’s the name of the airline. Their livery says “Air Seoul”… google it … And as I’ve just written the above I literally now just understood what you meant 😂

[@JOY-kk9lf]

It‘s Low cost airline in Korea. Translated as 에어 서울. “서울“ means Seoul “에어(항공)” means Airline

[@russellgray1426]

@@JOY-kk9lf thank you for the explanation, bless you👍🏻

[@eddiemotu2673]

Do you have an Instagram account we can follow?

[@tfft]

I don't but I post on my community tab here on YT every other day.