Korean Air withdraws plan for 'pre-seating paid option'

Korean Air tried to implement a "pre-seat fee-for-service option" that provides relatively comfortable seats for additional fees on domestic flights, but withdrew after criticism that it was actually a fare increase.

Korean Air announced on its website on the 9th that it will introduce a pre-seat fee-for-service option from domestic flights departing today (13th), but withdrew its plan last night, a day before it is scheduled to be implemented.

The paid seat option allows you to sit in the front preferred seat with a wide front space for 10,000 won more, and in the Extra Leg Room, where you can stretch your legs for 15,000 won more, and first passengers and checked luggage.

However, at the time of the acquisition of Asiana Airlines, when complaints were raised that the price was virtually raised, the implementation plan was abandoned.

Korean Air said it tried to expand consumers' options and provide additional benefits by applying the paid seat option, which is already in effect on international flights, to domestic flights, but withdrew the plan due to excessive concerns.