Next week Asiana will launch a new and improved business class on the London to Seoul route. At the same time it will withdraw first class seating from this route.
The Korean carrier, which flies four times a week from Heathrow, will switch from a three-class B747 to a two-class B777 on October 24. The more comfortable business class seating is lie-flat style. It's configured seven across (2-3-2) with 60 inches of legroom and a 167 degree angle of recline.
Seats feature a 15 inch monitor with AVOD (choice of 30 movies) and internet access through Connexion by Boeing (but bear in mind the system is only active until the end of the year).
Flights currently operate to and from Heathrow every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Flight OZ522 departs at 2100 arriving in Seoul Incheon at 1550 with flight OZ521 returning at 1330 to reach Heathrow at 1705. Timings are slightly different on Sundays.
Asiana will provide complimentary chauffeur-driven transfers on arrival at Seoul Incheon to business class passengers holding full and certain discount fare category tickets.
The carrier's UK website quotes a return business class fare of US$10,662 (£5,920) but better deals are offered by travel agents. For example, online agent Travelocity displays a return price of £1,874.
For more information go to uk.flyasiana.com, travelocity.co.uk.
Report by Alex McWhirter
