Trip Report: Asiana Airlines First Class - Los Angeles to Seoul

Summary: As part of a larger Star Alliance itinerary, the Asiana Airlines segment from LAX-ICN was one of the most memorable air travel experiences I've ever had. The highest of standards in customer service began at the airport and continued throughout the flight. Cabin Crew were dedicated to ensuring every aspect of comfort was made available to guests during the journey over the waters to Asia. It's no wonder Asiana Airlines has been voted the best airline in the world for 2010 - even ahead of Singapore and Qatar Airlines.

San Francisco Airport Asiana First Class Lounge

A selection of fresh food, snacks, drinks, newspapers and entertainment

Asiana Airlines First Class: Los Angeles - Seoul - Boeing 747-400. March 20, 2010.

Aircraft configuration: First Class (10 flat bed seats) 83" pitch 20.5" Width

Business Class (45 angled lie-flat seats), Economy Class (304 Seats)

Lunch

Bubbles: 1999 Taittinger Comtes

Canape: Grilled Scallop with Cheese Sauce

Appetizer: Beef Tenderloin Slice, Grilled Tuna and Mozzarella Cheese

Soup: Carrot Soup

Mixed Greens: With Cesar Dressing

Main Course: 'Mixing and Harmonizing' - Korean Bibimbab

Cheese and Fruit: A variety of choices

Desert: Cheese Cake

Coffee & Tea

Petits Fours

Mid-Flight Snacks

Udong

Sandwich

Assorted Fruits

Pre-Landing "Snack"

Appetizer: Marinated Shrimp, Roast Beef and Vegetables

Main Course: Grilled Seabass

Desert: Fruit Tart

Coffee and Tea

Complimentary first class toiletries, travel bag, pajamas and gift.

San Francisco to Vietnam $854 RT "All In"

From the FareCompare flight alerts Monday evening, Asiana Airlines dropped airfare from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to just $854 roundtrip, taxes included. Valid for Sunday through Thursday departures February 3 to May 4, 2009. This is a pretty good fare between San Francisco and Vietnam, which often sells for well over $1000. Asiana is part of the Star Alliance Network.

San Francisco to Asia flights from $789 "all in"

Pretty good deals just released for flights into Asia. If you haven't had much luck recently finding good airfares, consider repricing your ideal itinerary. Other destinations have had price reductions as well. Here are a couple inFLIGHTout confirmed deals:

• Asiana Airlines, San Francisco to Hong Kong (HKG) flights from $789 round-trip, tax included. "V" booking class.
• Northwest Airlines, San Francisco to Shanghai (PVG) $874 from round-trip, taxes included. "K" booking class.

The fares about were found for 9/2-9/9, though the low fares are available all the way through early December.

Click below (for Travelocity use the flexible date option) to search for fares.

Los Angeles - Vietnam $638 roundtrip w/taxes

Asiana Airlines is offering this great deal from Los Angeles - Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, Vietnam. The base fare is $469+ tax roundtrip w/taxes. Travel dates are February 8th-April 30th. The airfare from SF-Vietnam can often run $1000 or more, so buying a cheap ticket to L.A on Virgin and connecting to this inexpensive Asiana flight is a great deal. Not to mention Asiana is one of the best airlines in the world. Fare Basis: VLXSP45 (thanks Justchris82 from flyertalk). Asiana is part of the Star Alliance Network.