Air Koryo’s New Business Class — Two Star Airline On The Way?

By: Ben Schlappig

Published: October 15, 2014

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The infamous Air Koryo has finally unveiled their much anticipated new business class product, exclusively available on their luxurious Antonov An-148-100B aircraft.

Since Air Koryo and North Korea are all about transparency, they’ve unveiled the new seats on their Facebook page.

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Air Koryo is the world’s only Skytrax one star airline, and rumor has it that this fleet rejuvenation is part of their “Worst And Beyond” campaign, whereby they’re aiming to be a Skytrax two star airline by 2035.

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I tried to price out a ticket for Air Koryo’s new business class to see if they’re charging a premium over their normal $9 business class mistake fare, but I couldn’t actually get the website to work.

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Kim Jong-un couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. He’s still celebrating his World Cup victory, I’m told.

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SCHAIBLE/MICHAEL MR Guest

April 10, 2015, 1:22 am

Air Koryo's Business Class doesn't look too bad, better than I expected. Pretty the same seat and pitch like on Chinese domestic Business Class on A320 family and B737 (which they call First Class there). Also no IFE in place. For the short hop from FNJ to PEK it will do. But what about the ticket rates?

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Ciaran Guest

October 16, 2014, 12:59 am

It doesn't really fit with the whole Socialist Utopia thing, does it?

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Pat+ Guest

October 15, 2014, 4:19 pm

Sigh. Cheap shots. And nothing remotely creative in this post. For the record their Facebook page is run by enthusiasts and Russian staff and pilots who work for Air Koryo in Russia, but is in no way official (although they do share a lot of accurate and relevant information.) Air Koryo is a completely okay airline which outdated reputation has nothing to do with reality anymore. Alright, the burger isn't a highlight. But at least they don't charge for it. The Skytrax rating is meaningless. Just read the reviews from their own passengers and you'll find out it's not even supported by opinions.

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Dave D Guest

October 15, 2014, 3:59 pm

Also from their facebook page, "A major event in Air Koryo's history that seemingly went un-noticed across the aviation industry was the final Air Koryo Ilyushin Il-62M scheduled service to Europe". I mean, shocking! Media is totally off their game here.

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Kevin Guest

October 15, 2014, 2:59 pm

A recent trip report on Air Koryo http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2791675/inside-north-korea-s-soviet-era-planes-s-like-fly-world-s-one-star-airline.html#ixzz3G7f0cnGk

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