Korean Air A380 Expands To JFK & LAX

Korean Air is expanding A380 service to Los Angeles and New York and that is good news for those of you seeking to fly on an award in Korean Air’s Business Class. I flew Korean Air last year in Business Class and really enjoyed the service, but I haven’t yet had the opportunity to fly on their A380 yet, so this is welcome news. 

Expanded Service

The expanded service starts on September 1, 2013 for flights to and from New York and on October 30, 2013 for flights to and from Los Angeles. The flights go from 3 times a week to daily flights.

You can search for Korean Air’s award availability on Delta’s website, Expert Flyer, or by signing up for a Korean Air SKYPASS account.

It’s important to note when booking your Korean Air trip that they have the following blackout dates for 2013.

• Feb 7, 2013 through Feb 12, 2013
• Mar 1, 2013 through Mar 3, 2013
• May 17, 2013 through Jun 30, 2013
• Jul 19, 2013 through Aug 25, 2013
• Sep 14, 2013 through Sep 23, 2013
• Oct 3, 2013
• Oct 5, 2013 through Oct 6, 2013
• Dec 7, 2013 through Dec 31, 2013

Bottom Line

If you wanted to fly Korean Air’s A380 on a Business Class award ticket, these new routes will certainly help.

If you are looking for a Korean Air award ticket, consider the Chase Ultimate Rewards program which can transfer directly to Korean Air’s SKYPASS program. The Chase Ink Plus Business Card offers 50,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend within 3 months, the Chase Ink Bold Business Card offers 50,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend within 3 months, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card which offers 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months.