About this flight
I flew from Incheon Airport in South Korea to Hamad International Airport in Doha, the capital of Qatar, in Qatar Airways Business Class.
With the COVID-19 pandemic having largely settled down, the number of international travelers is increasing.
At Incheon Airport, I used the lounge of Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-largest airline, while waiting to board.
The flight from Incheon to Doha took just over 10 hours. I enjoyed delicious meals both after takeoff and before landing, all while relaxing in the spacious business class seat.
To the Airport by Subway
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Subway Station in Central Seoul
I took the subway from downtown Seoul to Incheon International Airport.
This is a subway station in central Seoul.
Transfer to Airport-Bound Train
At Gongdeok Station, one stop from Seoul Station, I transferred to the airport-bound A’REX (all-stop train). It takes about an hour to the airport.
Decorations in the Airport Train Station
This is a decorative display for the A’REX train seen at the transfer station.
A’REX connects Seoul Station to Incheon Airport and offers two services: express and all-stop.
Inside the Train
This is what the inside of the A’REX airport train looks like.
Incheon Airport Station
I arrived at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Station.
Incheon Airport
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Qatar Airways Check-in Counter
This is the Qatar Airways check-in counter.
Boarding Passes and Lounge Voucher
Here are the two boarding passes:
① Incheon to Doha
② Doha to Munich
The bottom one is a lounge voucher, indicating that I can use Asiana Airlines' West Lounge at Incheon Airport.
Security Checkpoint Entrance
This is the entrance leading to the security screening area at Terminal 1.
Post Immigration Area
Security screening and immigration are complete. This is the view inside the departure area.
Lounge
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Asiana Airlines Lounge Entrance
This is the entrance to Asiana Airlines’ West Lounge.
Drink Counter
This is the drink counter inside the Asiana Airlines Lounge, offering alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.
Hot Dish Corner
This is the hot dish corner in the lounge.
- • Fried chicken
- • Stir-fried bean sprouts and beef
- • Grilled mushrooms
- • Spaghetti
I tried everything, and I must say the flavors were really good.
Salad Corner
This is the salad corner.
- • Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, spiral pasta (“curl” pasta)
- • Oranges, leafy greens
- (Dressings)
- Oriental dressing, honey mustard dressing, ajillo-style dressing
My Meal
This is the meal I had in the lounge.
- • Spaghetti, cherry tomatoes
- • Stir-fried bean sprouts and beef, grilled mushrooms and green beans
- • Beer, club soda
Shower Room (1)
Since my flight was scheduled to depart at 1:30 AM, I took a shower in the lounge before boarding.
This is a photo of the amenities provided in the shower room.
Shower Room (2)
This is what the inside of the shower booth looks like.
Boarding Gate
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Waiting to Board
This is the boarding gate area. I waited here for the flight departing at 1:30 a.m.
Gate Entrance
Just before boarding, after passing through the gate, I caught a view of the aircraft through the window.
In-Flight Seat
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Business Class Seat
This is the business class cabin.
The seats are in a private suite configuration, with some seats facing forward and others facing backward, arranged in a 1-2-1 layout. With plenty of width, the seat was exceptionally comfortable.
Welcome Drink
For the welcome drink, I was served champagne from Roger.
- (Behind the glass) Amenity box
- (In front) Oshibori (hot towel)
- (Back of the table) Cushion and blanket
Pajamas and More
I received pajamas, the wine list, and the in-flight meal menu.
Amenity Box
Contents of the amenity box:
• Lotion, face cream, lip balm, and perfume
These items were from Diptyque, a luxury brand from Paris, France.
In-Flight Meals
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Dinner – Meal Menu
This is the in-flight meal menu available for ordering after takeoff.
Dinner – Drink Menu
This is the drink menu.
Dinner – Soup
The first course after takeoff was a carrot and ginger soup.
Dinner – Bread
This is the bread served with the in-flight dinner after takeoff.
Dinner – Salad
A green salad.
Dinner – Pasta
The pasta of the day was rigatoni with a basil-flavored pesto sauce.
(Editor’s note: Pesto sauce is made by grinding basil, cheese, and pine nuts, mixing with olive oil, and seasoning with salt.)
Dinner – Korean-Style Sea Bass
Korean-style sea bass. A thick fillet is served atop rice, seasoned with a spicy sauce. Accompanied by green asparagus and a side of napa cabbage kimchi.
Breakfast – Main Dish
The fish dish served for breakfast.
A sautéed white fish placed over rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds. Served with boiled carrots and green leafy vegetables, possibly bok choy. Tabasco was also provided.
Breakfast – Omelet
This was the egg dish served for breakfast.
Breakfast – Coffee
I had coffee and a glass of cola after the meal.
Arrival in Doha
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Just Before Landing
This is the inflight monitor display shortly before landing in Doha.
Ceiling Decorations
As I was disembarking the plane, I noticed these geometric Middle Eastern-style ceiling decorations.
The Aircraft I Flew On
I arrived at Hamad International Airport in Doha.
This is the aircraft I flew on.
Disembarking via Stairs
This shows the scene as we disembarked via stairs.
Afterward, we were transported to the terminal by bus.
Transfer Counter
This is the transfer counter area for connecting to the next flight.
Security Checkpoint
This is the security screening area for transfer passengers.
