"Korean Air Starts Selling Emergency Exit Seats on Domestic Flights with Additional Payment"

Pay 10,000 to 15,000 KRW for a Wider Seat Assignment
International Flights Effective from January 2021

Korean Air has decided to allocate seats such as extra spacious emergency exit seats on domestic flights for an additional fee.

On the 12th, Korean Air announced that it will start selling these paid economy seats on domestic flights departing from the 13th.

The seats subject to this are 'Extra Legroom' seats, which offer more space than regular economy seats, and 'Front Preference Seats,' located in the very front row of economy class for easier boarding and disembarking.

The prices are 15,000 KRW for Extra Legroom seats and 10,000 KRW for Front Preference Seats. Customers who purchase these seats will also receive benefits such as priority boarding and priority handling of checked baggage. Customers who purchase emergency exit seats will be instructed on the procedures to assist other passengers in evacuating during an emergency, together with the cabin crew. Economy seats excluding the pre-paid seats will continue to be allocated free of charge as before.

Previously, Korean Air began selling paid economy seats only on international flights starting January 2021. The price for international Extra Legroom seats ranged from 20,000 to 150,000 KRW based on departure from Korea. Major domestic airlines such as Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, and Jin Air, as well as foreign airlines like Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa, have also implemented similar pricing policies.

Korean Air stated, "There has been ongoing internal discussion about offering passengers who prefer front seats or emergency exit seats the opportunity to purchase them on domestic flights as well," adding, "This will further enhance customer satisfaction."

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