*Full Disclosure* Yelp is not available in South Korea & Thailand. This flight was from HNL-ICN-BKK on 07/01/24 and return flight BKK-ICN-HNL on 07/15/24. All my reviews on holiday are on my TripAdvisor account :-)
Me and my other half last time flying on Asiana Airlines was almost ten years ago. They are one of South Korea's major airlines, with a fleet size serving international destinations serving Incheon International Airport going almost all around the world, they can get you to farther destinations on other airlines partners in the Star Alliance Team.
Booking online is easy. Online check-in was seemless, and with 3 hours check-in time, it was great. Having Global Entry membership allows you to expedite security with TSA Precheck only in Honolulu or another US Airports. I must say, all the ground staff from check-in to boarding were exceptional, efficient and friendly. Service onboard was excellent. Free onboard entertainment on each seat back screens. Being seated in Economy Class, I noticed all the lunch and dinner was served silverware. For long-haul flights, I'm content.
Between Honolulu and Incheon, onboard amenities included a pillow & blanket, disposable slippers, toothbrush, earphones, two complimentary meals including a mid flight snack, limited alcohol including red or white wine, and beer. Duty-Free Shopping also available.
Between Incheon and Bangkok was still considered an International Flight. Amenities that are complimentary were a pillow & blanket, earphones, dinner going to BKK, Lunch on the return flight to ICN, free inflight entertainment on each seatback, and Duty-Free Shopping.
Asiana occupies Terminal 1 at Incheon International Airport. When transferring to another destination, it's required you pass through another security screening as if you are entering an airport for the first time. It's a massive airport with lots of people movers, English friendly signage's, and English friendly airport personnel. Transit almost feels like a US Airport because of the amount of people transferring flights from Asiana's large route network.
Maybe in the future if we're booked in Business/First Class, I'll update my review with Lounge Access and flight experience.
HNL to BKK there's several airline options that you can choose from. There are no non-stop flights. If there were, it would make traveling time cut short and ideal for travelers who don't want to stop for few hours on any layovers.
We were very worried flying over Japan as that was the most turbulent portion of the flight. Several times the pilots and cabin crew had to pause service and remind passengers to remain seated and refrain from using the restroom. Luckily no passengers were injured and everyone okay. Pilots flew very safe and kept us informed about our flight status.
Asiana Airlines was on-time out of Honolulu. But out of Incheon, there was a small delay due to aircraft congestion on the runway. No late arrivals and no misconnection during transit.
I was so glad they do proper boarding process on our flights. Always starting with people who need special assistance onto the aircraft, first class followed by economy.
You have the option of a Korean Bibimbap, or western meal. Mid-flight, a sandwich was offered even while you're asleep. Another hot meal is offered prior to landing in ICN. On the 5 hour flight to and from BKK, there is one hot meal served with Bibimbap as one option, and a western meal as another.
Wonderful, friendly and professional service on the flight. Beverage options were soda, fruit juices, coffee/tea, wine and beer are your complimentary alcohol.
Very spacious on the B777, a bit tight and cramped on the A330 in economy. Overhead bins are wide and space is available for carry-ons.
Restrooms are very nice and tidy. Your typical amenities, like lotion, cologne, face toner. I like the touch-less features on the toilet and sinks on the B777.
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