Watch this video if you want to know what it’s like to fly on one of Asiana’s Flagship routes from Seoul Incheon to London Heathrow in Business Class on their A350. This full trip report and flight review will show you everything from the meals on board, to the gorgeous scenery, our routing and of course there will be a detailed seat and cabin tour. Find out if Asiana is deserving of your money next time you fly to or from Seoul.
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Fare Paid: 72,500 Asiana Points + $131.72 USD (SGN-ICN-LHR)
Class: Business
Inclusions: Seat Selections, 2 Carry On, 40kg Baggage, Lounge Access
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➟ “Eleven Hours a Night” by Odds
➟ “Hourglass” by Hourglass
➟ “La La Lie” by Ann Paris
➟ “Breathing Again” by Christopher Galovan
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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Welcome to Seoul
01:27 Seoul Incheon Airport Terminal 1
02:53 Asiana Business Class Lounge
05:12 Plane Spotting & Heading to Gate
07:06 Boarding
07:54 First Impressions On Board
08:15 Cabin Layout & Full Seat Tour
12:06 Spool Up, Take off & Airport Stats
13:33 In Flight Comforts
14:51 First Meal Service, With Menus
17:48 Cabin Impressions & In Flight Entertainment
18:45 Flying Over the Caspian
20:13 2nd Meal Service
20:58 Sunset over Caspian
22:15 Full Flat Bed & Third Meal
22:58 Full Gorgeous Approach into London
26:45 Final Thoughts & The Flip Flop Score
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45 Comments
Thank you for the spectacular views.
As always a thorough high quality, reveiw thank you ! One comment on the price of the flight, as I am not sure how many of your veiwers have 72,500 Asiana points, it would be very useful to post a comparable fare price for reference ? Thanks and keep up the quality work !
The view of the engine at around the 22:00 mark was incredible!!
Lot's of people can't seem to figure out where the trash bin is. I constantly see people stuffing used paper towels in the holder for the toilet seat covers, or any other nook and cranny they can find. So I totally understand why Asiana had that hand-written sign indicating the trash bin. I've seen that several times on my travels.
if only the A380 had wifi. never flown out of T1 only flown into T1. i alway fly asiana on the way there and korean on the way back to the US if I can
Because it was a long haul flight they had a surplus amount of fuel on board the take off was most likely in TOGA mode hence the sound of the engines blaring at full throttle to get airborne.
So when exactly is the merger happening? I heard earlier the US DOT is opposing the Korean Air/Asiana merger (apparently they need some kind of foreign approval). So what is the state of the merger at?
That landing clip was magnificent! What camera and window mount did you use?
Hi Kevin the spool up sounds are amplified by the wet runway standing water being ingested into the engines. This amplified sound can be heard inside and outside in these conditions. This would be one of your best videos Kevin. Simply stunning.
Beautifully filmed video. Loved the stunning views, especially the approach and landing at LHR at night. Loved the peaceful soundtrack too!
The reason the takeoff was so much louder is most likely because the power setting is at TO/GA, on most A350 flights they're at FLEX takeoff config which is not full power and makes a huge difference in engine noise.
Sometimes, flying can be simply glorious. Really enjoyed the views. The one question I have relates to airline alliances. Back in '04, when I went from 250K miles/year to zero, Asiana was in OneWorld and Korean Air was in Star Alliance. Now, Asiana is in Star Alliance and Korean Air is in Sky Team. After the merger, I assume that Asiana will be brought into Sky Team. Changing alliances can be really expensive and technically challenging. If you have any insight into the alliance musical chairs played by the two main Korean airlines, I'd appreciate the enlightenment. Thanks in advance.
19:50 that parallel flight looks beautiful
I like the fact that you boldly show the cabin crew thus viewers see what their uniforms look like. Did you see their Pilots? If so what do you think of their uniforms?
Yeah, Ive flown both KE and OZ and I have never found the cabin crew to be sweet , gushy, warm and fuzzy. As you said, maybe its just how they are. I believe they are more focused on efficiency, poise and presentation, of which they are very good at. Being retired cabin crew, I tend to focus on watching their service flow, body language and eye contact. It's interesting to see the differences from nationality to nationality. Having said that, I would never hesitate to fly both Korean carriers again.
Grrreat review, the sun shining on the engine and some of the food shots were superb!
I'm impressed with Asiana Airlines regardless which class I'm in There one of the greatest airlines in the world.
That's MAX trust the pilot's applying Kevin, given how long your flight was therefore, takeoff weight was on or near MAX (Assuming flight was full'ish)
Watching the sunset over the clouds and the descending to LHR, OMG I just fxxking love flying. I think moments like these are also for many other avgeeks that why they love flying this so much. Love your work as always ❤
Really, really loved your music choice – especially for the approach to London. Beautiful.
Shutting window blinds: I was told the same on EVA from BKK to LHR. They asked (or forced) me to shut them at 3 pm after lunch. I refused.
5:25 I like how the A350 flashing lights matches with the Beat 😁
Whether it's intentionally or not, I always enjoy your Trip Reports and the effort you put into the videos!
6:26 I think the China Eastern A350-900 is an exceptionally ugly one😂
That all important safety video 😂
Milk: served 🐄
Wait, you want to outlaw kimchee? Ha ha ha. Seriously another great video, keep them coming!!
Superb London night landing footage. 👌
Beautiful trip report. The last rays of light, and approach to Heathrow, were stunning. What is the music composition at the of your report? Beautiful.
Wow I was just thinking about this exact route and airline and class for my 2026 trip. I know I am very early in my planning as I have already planned my trips for 2024 and 2025. great video!
Awesome video great commentary. Beautifully executed photography
I hope that the Korean Air merger would be helpful for passengers. But when there is monopoly, it is not necessarily good for customers.
It seems that LHR is more modern and cosier than JFK.
Most of South Korean business and industry is chaebol monopolies, so this impending airlines merger fits that pattern.
Great video as always Kevin. Where’d you end up staying in London? I hope it was the Pan Pacific, and, if it wasn’t, you need to go!
The views of London are stunning. Thanks for including all of it! Great video!
Incredible London approach and the piano accompaniment was fantastic.
Vídeo top !!!!!!
Sorry to say this…..first time I am not agreeing with you. The quality of the crew is very up and down. I have also tried the other Korean based airlines, to have something to compare to.
Asiana is THE airline from Korea that I always have a very different experiencer, even though flying business on all occasions.
However, having visited several airport terminals through the years, I agree with you.
At Incheon, Terminal 1 is prefered over Terminal 2. Terminal 2 feels even more sterile and lack of personality then terminal 1.
Thank you for the beautiful montages – the one of the mountains (Caucasus I guess?) and London. I see we appreciate the same things 🙂
Maybe the pilot was a fighter pilot in his earlier career….so he used full throttle to power his way over the clouds
Incredible approach to London. Thanks,
I would not have been pleased with the surly service. And I LOVE the background music/piano…perfection.
If you know our tiny Vegas airport parking garage is always full and the news need to always tell people to not park, and we sold out every night with 4K rooms, then you won't be surprise how many people crowded in, with the new yearly F1 race scheduled is not helping 😮💨
I'm flying economy from Heathrow to Incheon soon, you should cover that!
Wow like it and if you have to choose this one the Stelia Solstys or a Philippine Airlines Thompson Vantage XL which one would you choose? You've also experienced the purple version belonging to Thai Airways. Seat wise I would put this on top of a Philippine Airlines XL yet equal to a Rockwell Collins Serenity seat Korean Air Safran Cirrus/Skylounge CX🇭🇰 NH JL🇯🇵
long haul flights are pretty standard like that. take off meal, sleep, meal, land..