Questions tagged [korean-air]
The flag carrier and largest airline of South Korea. Member of SkyTeam.
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What's "unregulated baggage"?
I'm looking at some "e-ticket itinerary/receipt" issued by Korean Air for a flight from the United States to Asia. I read the baggage information section and it says:
Please check the ...
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Where can I find the baggage allowance information that is legally binding?
I'm looking at some "e-ticket itinerary/receipt" issued by Korean Air for a flight from the United States to Asia. I read the baggage information section and it says:
Information above is ...
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Staying in transit
I am flying from Frankfurt to Seoul (South Korea), changing airlines, and flying to Fukuoka, Japan, on the same day. I have ADHD and have received special permission from the Japanese authorities to ...
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Does a Nepali citizen need a transit visa for Korea?
I am Nepali with Nepali passport. I am a Canadian Permanent Resident, and I have a US tourist visa as well.
My flight details are Vancouver-Seattle-Incheon-Nepal (22-hour transit in Korea ICN). My ...
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Transit in Seoul, South Korea - Indonesian with a USA visa
I'm Indonesian, traveling to the USA through Seoul. I have a valid US visa and I will have a long transit at ICN airport. Can I leave the airport?
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Air Korea rebooking options after Wuhan coronavirus outbreak [closed]
I have a trip planned for Singapore that is currently booked with China Eastern (JFK-PVG-SIN) for early March and hsa a very high chance of ultimately being cancelled given present conditions of ...
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Very early check-in in Frankfurt airport
In some east-asian airports is possible to check-in several hours in advance, so that you can spend time more time inside the airside of the airport (so you can use the lounge for example).
I wonder ...
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Do I recheck baggage at stopovers MCI-SEA-ICN-SGN? Delta and Korean Air
We booked a flight via Travelocity for my stepson to return home to Vietnam in October 2019. He will travel from MCI to SEA and then another Delta flight from SEA to ICN and finally from ICN to SGN on ...
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Do I need a transit visa in South Korea?
I'm a US green card holder, planning to take a vacation to the Philippines. Do I need a transit visa if I just have a connecting flight to South Korea going to the Philippines?
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Can I check in a 35-kg suitcase?
I booked a flight with Delta (operated by Korean Air). I plan to check in one 35-kg suitcase instead of two 23-kg suitcases. Some people state that it should be avoided as much as possible, but the ...
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How to get a tourist visa to Korea? [duplicate]
I’m a Nepali citizen currently living in Japan. Can I get a tourist visa from Japan to Korea? If it’s possible, how to do it?
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Can I earn mileage separately for 2 legs of the same trip?
I'm flying ICN-DFW-EZE-DFW-ICN on AA in Premium Economy.
ICN-DFW and DFW-ICN qualify for mileage on KE.
Can I request AA mileage for DFW-EZE-DFW, considering that my luggage will be checked in from ...
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Bringing Kimchi on flight luggage
I will be traveling internationally from South Korea to return home (South America) with a connection in France (Korean Air -> Air France). I intend to bring some souvenirs, one of which is a pot of ...
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Seoul-Toronto-Montreal, skipping last leg, what happens to my luggage?
Earlier this year I booked return tickets from Montreal to Seoul. The return flight is from Incheon to Toronto via Korean Air and Toronto to Montreal via WestJet.
The problem is I've now moved to ...
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Layover in Korea [duplicate]
Hello I am traveling back to the Philippines which is my home country and I have a layover in Korea for almost 20hrs do I need a visa to explore Seoul? By the way I do have a Japanese visa is it ...
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Incheon International Airport: Problem with immigration stamp
I just arrived in incheon international airport from LAX earlier today and did not know how to get to the departure area. Hence, I went to the immigration area and got my passport stamped because i ...
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Where are the screens for the Prestige class bassinet seats on Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER?
I've booked a Prestige class ticket (yay miles!) from Korea to the USA, and I'm considering my seats. I prefer window seats, so I'm considering 9J or 15A. 9J is a bassinet seat, though. On the other ...
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Spend miles from one loyalty scheme, earn on another (within Skyteam)
Due to poor miles management, I end up owning ~4,000 miles on Flying Blue (Air France) and ~8,000 miles with SKYPASS (Korean Air), both of which belong to SkyTeam. I'd rather own Flying Blue miles as ...
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Korea: Visa required to go to the city while in transit in lncheon airport for a Nepalese citizen?
Hi I'm a Nepalese citizen traveling to China and have 17 hours layover in Seoul via Korean Airlines. Do I need a visa to go out of the airport for sightseeing?
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Korea: Visa required to go to the city while in transit in Seoul for a Philippine citizen?
Hi I'm traveling to Uzbekistan and have 12 hours layover in Seoul via Korean Airlines. Do I need a visa to go out of the airport for sightseeing? I'm a Philippine passport holder.
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Can I ask for a luggage transfer at the transfer check in counter in Taipei?
I'm taking a flight from Seoul to Taipei (on Korean Air) and then another one from Taipei to Paris (on Emirates) in August. The flights are on different airlines and booked with different reservations....
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Must I cancel the return portion of an airline ticket if I decide not to fly it?
I'm considering not using the return leg of my plane ticket since I can't extend the return date beyond a year but I still have enough money to continue travelling.
When I told some friends that I ...
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Best company for flying from Europe to Australia [closed]
Me and my wife are planning a journey to Australia next March. We live in Madrid, Spain, and we would like to know which is the best company for flying to Australia (Melburne or Sydney).
We are ...
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Can I use Korean Air's mileage for Delta domestic flights?
I am considering an airline credit card. I currently live in the U.S. and frequently fly domestic, say once a month.
I also annually fly to South Korea.
If I use the Korean Air's mileage program and ...