Korean Air First Class (legacy; being reduced). Checked 2026-11-01.
Book it with points
One-way prices as researched on 2026-11-01. A dash means no 2025–2026 source confirmed a number.
| Program | Example | Miles, one-way | Taxes and surcharges | Transfer from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Air SKYPASS | US-ICN one-way, First (off-peak) | – | – | – |
- Korean Air SKYPASS, US-ICN one-way, First (off-peak)Only SKYPASS can book Korean First; no partner access. None of the seven US banks transfers to SKYPASS (Chase ended in 2018). Upgraded Points lists 80,000 off-peak, but that page was first published in 2017, so the number is not treated as 2025-2026 confirmed.
Finding a seat: SKYPASS resumed releasing First award seats within ~30 days of departure in January 2025 (OMAAT; Travelling on Points).
Before you transfer
- Low relevance to US transferable-points holders: no bank transfer path.
- 2025-01: SKYPASS First award space reappears (OMAAT).
- 2025 onward: First removed from some 777-300ERs during premium economy retrofit (Upgraded Points).
- 2026-01-01: SKYPASS stops earning on Alaska/Hawaiian and limits redemptions on them (AwardWallet).
Questions
How do I book Korean Air first class with points?
Korean Air SKYPASS: price not confirmed.
Is Korean Air first class award space easy to find?
SKYPASS resumed releasing First award seats within ~30 days of departure in January 2025 (OMAAT; Travelling on Points).
Does flying first class change the climate cost?
The footprint is the seat, not the currency. A first-class seat takes more of the aircraft per person than economy. Paying with points emits the same as paying cash for that same seat.
Is this up to date?
Researched 2026-11-01. Routes, products and award prices change. Confirm the seat on the program's site before you transfer points.
Sources: onemileatatime.com, travellingonpoints.com, upgradedpoints.com, awardwallet.com
Is Korean Air first open for your dates?
Tell Points or Cash where and when. It checks award space, the cash fare and which of your points to transfer.
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