# Korean Air Unveils New First Class Lounge at Incheon with Private Suites

_Apr 16 11:30_

Tags: Korean Air, Incheon Airport (ICN), policy change, airline, service policy change

Korean Air is opening its new First Class lounge at Incheon Airport on April 17, 2026. The 921 sqm facility features 11 private suites, wellness zones, and a la carte dining

## Summary

Korean Air is opening a new First Class lounge at Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 2 on Friday, April 17, 2026. The new space is 921 square meters (9,914 square feet), more than double the size of the previous lounge. Key features include:
- 11 private suites for secluded relaxation
- A la carte dining with Christofle cutlery, Bernardaud porcelain, and Baccarat glassware
- A wellness zone with massage chairs and shower suites
- An art collection featuring works by Anish Kapoor and various Korean artists The lounge is designed to prioritize privacy and traditional Korean architectural elements, addressing previous criticisms of the older facility being sterile. This change affects the passenger experience for First Class travelers departing from the airline's primary hub

## Why it matters

Affects Korean Air loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/new-korean-air-first-class-lounge-incheon) — Korean Air Unveils New First Class Lounge Incheon, And It’s… Very Private

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