David Pacey, Executive Vice President & Chief of In-flight Service and Lounges at Korean Air (fourth from left), and staff taking a commemorative photo at the event.
(IN SHORT) Korean Air has launched the first stage of its Incheon Airport lounge renewal, unveiling redesigned Miler Club and Prestige East (Right) Lounges as well as two new Prestige Garden Lounges on August 18. The upgraded lounges feature hotel-style interiors, distinct zones for relaxation, work, and dining, and “Live Stations” where Grand Hyatt Incheon chefs prepare seasonal Korean and Western dishes on-site. Additional amenities include wellness areas, conference rooms, and premium shower facilities. The new Prestige Garden Lounges offer serene retreats with garden views, complementing the airline’s design concept that blends traditional Korean architecture with modern luxury. The final renovation phase, due in 2026, will expand Korean Air’s lounge space and capacity significantly, preparing for increased demand after the merger with Asiana Airlines.
(NEWS) SEOUL, 2025-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has unveiled the first completed phase of its ambitious lounge renewal project at Incheon International Airport, introducing redesigned Miler Club and Prestige East (Right) Lounges alongside two brand-new Prestige Garden Lounges. The openings on August 18 coincide with the airport’s Phase 4 expansion and signal the airline’s commitment to elevating the pre-flight experience ahead of its full integration with Asiana Airlines.
The redesigned Miler Club and Prestige East Lounge now feature hotel-inspired lobbies, distinct zones for dining, relaxation, meetings, and wellness, as well as interactive “Live Stations” where chefs from Grand Hyatt Incheon prepare gourmet dishes on-site. Guests can choose from rotating seasonal menus featuring Korean favorites such as gimbap, tteokguk, and janchi guksu, alongside Western options including hand-tossed pizzas, croissants, and carved beef steak. Dedicated bartenders and in-house baristas further enhance the premium dining atmosphere.
Prestige East (Right) Lounge
Beyond culinary offerings, the upgraded lounges provide a variety of spaces catering to different passenger needs, including massage chair-equipped wellness areas, a tech zone, conference-ready meeting rooms, and private shower suites with premium amenities. The design blends traditional Korean elements like Hanok-inspired structures with modern luxury materials such as marble and metal, creating an atmosphere that mirrors Korean Air’s premium cabin aesthetics.
The newly opened Prestige Garden East and West Lounges offer quieter retreats, with the East Lounge overlooking a traditional Korean-style outdoor garden and the West Lounge providing views of a modern Western garden. Each offers a more intimate setting while still providing refined food and beverage options.
Korean Air Lounge Map
The next renovation phase, expected to finish in 2026, will transform the First Class Lounge, Prestige East (Left) Lounge, and Prestige West Lounge. When complete, Korean Air’s lounge space at Incheon will more than double to 12,270 square meters, increasing seating capacity from 898 to 1,566. The expansion aims to ensure sufficient capacity and premium service for the enlarged passenger base following the Asiana Airlines integration.
The lounge renovations, first announced in March 2025, mark a key step in Korean Air’s strategy to enhance premium passenger facilities ahead of its integration with Asiana Airlines.
