Departure Lobby

This is the departure lobby of Incheon Airport Terminal 1.

Premium Check-in

This is the entrance to the premium check-in counter for Asiana Airlines business class passengers.

International Departures Information

This is the information board for today's departing flights.

Escalator to the Lounge

This is the escalator leading up to the Asiana Airlines lounge.

Entrance

This is the entrance to the lounge.

Lounge Guide

This is the entrance to the lounge. The “Business Suite” area is mainly for first class passengers.

There are two business class lounges: “East” near Gate 11 and “Center” near Gate 26.

Seating

This is the seating area inside the Business Class Lounge (East).

There are also semi-private seats, and I chose one of those on this visit.

Apron View

You get a great view of the aircraft parking apron from the lounge seating area.

Food Counter

This is the buffet-style food counter.

Alcohol Counter

This is the alcohol counter, with some light snacks available.

Water and ice are also available, so you can mix your own drinks.

There is also a coffee machine in the back.

Food I Had

This is the meal I enjoyed in the lounge.

Boarding Pass

This is my business class boarding pass.

Heading to the Gate

As departure time approached, I left the lounge and headed for the boarding gate.

Today's Aircraft

Today’s aircraft is the Boeing 747-400, the iconic jumbo jet.

Aircraft Entrance

This is the entrance to the aircraft.

Today's Seat

This is my seat in the Royal Business Class section located at the very front on the first floor.

I chose a window seat on the left side. Royal Business Class has a total of 10 seats: four window seats on each side and two seats in the center.

Seat Viewed from Above

An overhead view of the seat.

Front View of the Seat

Once seated, you’ll see a large screen in front of you, and there is plenty of legroom to stretch out comfortably.

Lavatory Amenities

Amenities available inside the lavatory.

Boarding Bridge Seen from the Aircraft Entrance

Since there was still some time before departure, I walked to the entrance area of the aircraft.

This is the boarding bridge as seen from the entrance.

Storage Rack

A storage rack located in the Royal Business Class cabin.

Door Closing

The aircraft door was closed and the boarding bridge began to pull away.

Royal Business Class Cabin

The Royal Business Class cabin.

Life Vest Box

The box storing the emergency life vest.

Taxiing to the Runway (1)

We are taxiing from the parking spot toward the runway.

Taxiing to the Runway (2)

I could see various foreign airlines’ aircraft parked nearby.

Taxiing to the Runway (3)

I also spotted a Finnair aircraft.

Takeoff

We took off from Incheon Airport.

Aircraft Engine

Right after takeoff, I could see the engine from my left-side window seat.

View from the Window

A view of the clouds and land from the cabin window.

Food Menu (1)

Here is the meal menu for the day. You can choose between Western cuisine and Korean cuisine. I chose the Korean option, with the main dish being “Bulgogi Nutritional Ssam Bap.”

Food Menu (2)

The English version of the food menu.

Drink Menu

The champagne, white wine, and red wine section of the drink menu.

Menu Cover

The cover of the menu.

Korean Meal (1)

This is the “Bulgogi Nutritional Ssam Bap.” You wrap the rice and bulgogi (thinly sliced beef seasoned with a slightly sweet sauce) in the leafy greens on the left front plate and eat it together. A special dipping sauce for the meat is also included on the right.

A bowl of soup is served as well.

Korean Meal (2)

The small dishes have been opened and the vegetables unwrapped.

The round bowl in the center is the special dipping sauce to apply to the meat before wrapping it in the greens. It’s made with peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts, and more.

The dish above it is kimchi, and the top-left dish contains fruit.

I also enjoyed a glass of champagne.

Champagne

The champagne served was “Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top.”

Coffee After the Meal

I finished the meal with coffee and mixed nuts.

Lake Kasumigaura

We are getting close to Narita. The lake you see below is Kasumigaura.

Over Narita

Flying over Japan, the aircraft approaches Narita Airport from the northeast.

Almost at Narita

We are about to land at Narita Airport.

Landing

We have landed at Narita Airport.

Arriving at the Gate

We arrived at the terminal gate. The boarding bridge is approaching for disembarkation.

The Aircraft We Flew On

This is the Boeing 747-400 (jumbo jet) that we flew on today.