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As the national airline of South Korea, Korean Air primarily operates flights connecting Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Americas, with key hubs at Incheon and Gimpo airports. Currently, the airline operates up to 20 daily flights between Vietnam and major cities in South Korea, facilitating seamless travel in both directions.
Adhering to international standards, Korean Air specifies size and weight restrictions for carry-on luggage based on ticket class as follows:
- Economy Class: Passengers are allowed one carry-on bag weighing no more than 12kg, with total dimensions not exceeding 115cm (23 x 36 x 56 cm or 9 x 14 x 22 inches).
- First Class and Business Class: Passengers can carry up to three pieces of luggage, each weighing no more than 18kg and with dimensions not exceeding 115cm.
Regarding permitted items, Korean Air has specific regulations, as outlined below:
- Medications: Passengers are allowed to carry a reasonable quantity of medicine (both prescription and non-prescription). However, traditional herbal medicines should be packed in checked luggage.
- Cosmetics: Except for liquids, items like lipstick, pressed powder, and other solid cosmetics can be carried normally.
- Water: Only water purchased at the airport is allowed.
- Food: Odorless and hygienically safe food items are permitted in carry-on luggage.
- Baby essentials: Passengers traveling with infants can bring diapers, milk, baby formula, and similar items.
- Electronics: The following electronic devices can be carried free of charge: laptops, cameras without internet applications, mobile phones, MP3 players, and similar items.
- Musical instruments: Carry-on musical instruments must be smaller than 115cm (e.g., violins). Passengers should place the instrument securely in the overhead compartment or in front of them.
Korean Air's regulations on checked baggage
Korean Air has specific checked baggage allowances for each ticket class:
- Economy Class: Passengers are allowed to check in two pieces of luggage, each weighing up to 23kg and with total dimensions not exceeding 158cm.
- Business Class: Passengers can check in two pieces of luggage, each weighing up to 32kg and with total dimensions not exceeding 158cm.
- First Class: Passengers are allowed three complimentary pieces of luggage, each not exceeding 32kg. The total dimensions must be less than 158cm.
Fees for purchasing additional checked baggage on Korean Air
- The first piece of luggage is included free with the ticket, allowing passengers two pieces, each weighing up to 23kg.
- Additional checked baggage fees are as follows: The first extra piece costs $100, and the second extra piece costs $200. Fees may also vary depending on other factors.
- Oversized baggage weighing between 23kg and 32kg incurs a fee of $100, while baggage weighing between 32kg and 45kg incurs a fee of $200.
- Passengers traveling with pets must notify Korean Air in advance and will be charged a fee ranging from $100 to $200.
The above details outline essential baggage guidelines for traveling with Korean Air. Be sure to keep these in mind as you prepare for your upcoming journey. Additionally, if you need to book flights for any itinerary, feel free to contact Mytour via their hotline 1900 2083 for the best assistance.
T.Nam, 16/11/2023 16:00
