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Korean Air KAL Prestige Class Lounge Seoul Incheon Review (ICN – T2)

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024 8 Comments

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We stopped at the very busy but spacious KAL Lounge in Seoul Incheon Terminal 2 West prior to our Korean Air flight to Los Angeles. While this lounge will certainly not win any “best of” awards, it did offer several amenities that were appreciated.

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  • Korean Air KAL Prestige Class Lounge Terminal 2 West Review (ICN)
    • Hours + Access + Location
    • Seating
    • Quiet Area
    • TV Room
    • Food + Drink
    • Restrooms + Showers
    • Lockers
    • CONCLUSION

Korean Air KAL Prestige Class Lounge Terminal 2 West Review (ICN)

Korean Air has two lounges in ICN Terminal 2…an east and west lounge that are largely mirror images. We stopped at the West Lounge.

Hours + Access + Location

The lounge is open daily from 4:00 am to 12:00 am and is located at the western end of the departure area, near Gate 249 on the 4th floor (you can access via elevator or escalator and there are other restaurants around the lounge).

This Prestige Class Lounge is open to SkyTeam Elite Plus and SkyTeam business class passengers departing Seoul on a SkyTeam flight. This is not a Priority Pass Lounge.

a group of people at a reception desk

Seating

The lounge includes a huge open space with clusters of seating throughout the lounge, a dining area and rest area in the back, and showers and restrooms on the other side.

It was very crowded at noon…

people sitting at tables in a room with a circular ceiling

a group of people sitting in chairs in a room with windows

a group of chairs and a table in a room

a group of people sitting at tables in a room with glass walls

Universal power outlets as well as USB-A ports are located throughout the lounge.

a wall outlet with a usb port

Quiet Area

There is a quiet area in the rear of the lounge with large leather easy chairs.

a chair in a room

a chair in a room

TV Room

Next to the bar and buffet area is a TV room with the news loudly blaring and sports on the other screens.

a room with a tv and chairs

Food + Drink

I would call the food and drink spread respectable here. I wasn’t hungry, but if I was I am certain I could have been satisfied with a mix of Korean and Western food, a noodle bar, plus salads, fruit, and pastries.

people in a food court

a menu on a table

a salad bowls on a counter

a group of bowls of food

a group of silver containers on a white table

a buffet with food on it

a counter with food in it

a counter with food and utensils

a group of food containers on a counter

In terms of drinks, a full-service bar was available along with self-serve juice, soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee. There was no Champagne on offer, but sparkling wine was 2021 Spinelli La Tessa.

a bar with bottles on shelves

a group of juice dispensers

a group of coffee machines with cups on top
Starbucks Coffee…

Restrooms + Showers

Restrooms and shower suites are available. Ask a shower attendant if you wish to use a shower (all were occupied during my visit, so I have no photos of what the showers look like).

a sign on a wall

a bathroom with a large mirror and a sink

a hallway with grey tiles

Lockers

If you are staying awhile, lockers are available near the reception desk.

a group of white lockers

CONCLUSION

We didn’t stay long, but I did like this lounge…and Augustine did too. It’s a bit crowded and there is nothing at all that makes it stand out as a leading business class lounge in the region, but it was functional and offered many food and beverage options plus ample plugs, Wi-Fi, showers, and a quiet area.

a boy sitting in a chair


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8 Comments

  1. Malik Reply
    December 11, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    Just a tip for next time, there’s a smaller KE prestige lounge on the other side of the terminal. Less people go there and it’s quieter. Also, once every while, if you are a FB Ulti/DL 360/KE equivalent, they’ll occasionally let you into the First Class Lounge if there are less people flying F that same day and flying in J with a ST carrier.

    Will say that KE has become pretty robotic in their product and overall service. Talking to a friend who worked at Hanjin Group for some time, it’s partially due to the conglomerate having financial uncertainty from 2016 and covid didn’t do them any favors. They cut back a lot of things while making KE their “flagship subdivision.” Sure, I’ll take them over any European or North American carrier, but compared to other airlines in the region like JL, NH, or SQ, it’s lags behind.

    • Alert Reply
      December 11, 2024 at 2:42 pm

      @Malik writes : “Sure, I’ll take them over any European or North American carrier …”

      No thanks . I wouldn’t take them over LH or BA if I had a RT to LHR or FRA .

      Lounge has “no champagne” … Total Deal-Killer right there .

      • Aaron Reply
        December 11, 2024 at 3:35 pm

        I’d take them over LH in business and economy.

        • Origami Reply
          December 11, 2024 at 7:43 pm

          If LH started flying their new business class to ICN, I’d be very tempted. But LH’s 2-2-2 vs. KE means the Asian carrier wins easily, as service on LH and KE seem similar.

          • Aaron
            December 12, 2024 at 3:15 am

            What about Korean’s new business class seats?

  2. Kelley FITZPATRICK Reply
    December 11, 2024 at 3:08 pm

    I am really enjoying your posts! I have flown many of these routes and remember several of the lounges and hotels. Keep it up and enjoy your quality time with Augustine.

  3. FNT Delta Diamond Reply
    December 12, 2024 at 7:39 pm

    Korean’s lounges are always subpar. I remember their AWFUL lounge at NRT. They had self-serve Rémy Martin Louis XIII cognac but no wine and no food, besides pre-packaged noodles.

  4. bonni adah stoker Reply
    December 18, 2024 at 9:51 pm

    and unfortunately not much is ceoliac safe. very disappointing.

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