First Time in Asiana F - Any Stuff I can Pre-Order?
Jul 7, 2009, 2:28 am
#16
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
Programs: UA*G, AA Emerald, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt globalist
Posts: 10,281
We were on ICN-LAX last week in F. We wanted the Korean meal, however, the FA told us that it would have to be pre-ordered, so we ended up with the Western meals. It wasn't too bad. Out of the 10 pax in F, we were the only 2 non-Korean, 6 pax got Korean meals, another Korean couple and us didn't get it because like us they didn't pre-order.
If you flew the LAX-ICN portion as well, you actually see it listed in the menus about your return flight Korean and Chinese menus has to be pre-ordered.
Last edited by ORDnHKG; Jul 7, 2009 at 11:41 am
Jul 7, 2009, 9:48 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA-EXP, MR-PP
Posts: 3,440
This is a standard procedure for all long haul F flights out of ICN. Korean and Chinese meal must be pre-ordered, and there are lengthy threads in this board, as well as trip reports discussing about this issue.
If you flew the LAX-ICN portion as well, you actually see it listed in the menus about your return flight Korean and Chinese menus has to be pre-ordered.
If you flew the LAX-ICN portion as well, you actually see it listed in the menus about your return flight Korean and Chinese menus has to be pre-ordered.
Is Korean meal available in fish/vegetarian option or it is meat only? Is it meat easy to remove?
Last edited by iztok; Jul 7, 2009 at 9:49 am Reason: s/avaiable/available/
Jul 7, 2009, 11:14 am
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
Programs: UA*G, AA Emerald, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt globalist
Posts: 10,281
Korean meal you mean ex ICN or ex USA ? If it is ex US, korean meal will either have bi bim bap or ssamp bap, you get either one on the menus, they rotate every three months or so, neither one available in fish/vegetarian option, however it is very easy to use the spoon to remove the small amount of beef in the dish.
Ex ICN- all pre-order Korean and chinese meal have beef inside, mix with different stuff like seafood, etc. But none of those are only fish/vegetarian unless you choose western option. Asians generally are not picky will eat everything that is good and tasty.
Last edited by ORDnHKG; Jul 7, 2009 at 11:24 am
Jul 29, 2009, 9:25 am
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Nah.
Posts: 13,967
As you can see, the fish is separated, but the beef is in the middle of the bowl. I don't know what is done on board, but you might ask the FA's to remove it.
Jul 29, 2009, 10:40 am
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
Programs: UA*G, AA Emerald, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt globalist
Posts: 10,281
Some Pre-ordered Royal Korean meal ex-ICN to US does have fish or seafood mix with as entree rather than as side dish. Therefore don't confuse other first timers all Royal Korean meals have fish separated, as there are more than one kind of Royal Korean meal.
Jul 29, 2009, 11:45 am
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Nah.
Posts: 13,967
This need to be clear for those who don't know about, the photo is bi bim bap, it is one of the Korean entrees rotate regularly with Ssam Bap ex-US to ICN. Bi Bim Bap and Ssam Bab are both beef base, never have fish in it. Fish is a side dish like Kimchi.
Some Pre-ordered Royal Korean meal ex-ICN to US does have fish or seafood mix with as entree rather than as side dish. Therefore don't confuse other first timers all Royal Korean meals have fish separated, as there are more than one kind of Royal Korean meal.
Some Pre-ordered Royal Korean meal ex-ICN to US does have fish or seafood mix with as entree rather than as side dish. Therefore don't confuse other first timers all Royal Korean meals have fish separated, as there are more than one kind of Royal Korean meal.
Jul 9, 2010, 6:29 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale
Posts: 2,949
Jul 9, 2010, 7:01 pm
#24
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SXSW
Programs: DL Plat; HH Diamond; SPG & Hyatt Plat
Posts: 996
Nice. Thanks. I will keep reading and try ti find and post here those 5 threads you are referring to (not coming up for me searching for OZ 201) here since we don't have any thread wiki's like some decent forums posses with decent folk that take the time to help rather than be snarky.
Jul 10, 2010, 1:43 am
#25
Moderator: Asiana & Qantas Frequent Flyer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: STR/SYD/SMF
Programs: QF Lifetime SG, LH HON, OZ Lifetime Diamond +, HH Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 14,375
Nice. Thanks. I will keep reading and try ti find and post here those 5 threads you are referring to (not coming up for me searching for OZ 201) here since we don't have any thread wiki's like some decent forums posses with decent folk that take the time to help rather than be snarky.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asian...cn-lax-oz.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asian...kg-f-food.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...inal-part.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-part-2-a.html
Pre-ordering of the Korean or Chinese Option is essential ex ICN not 100% sure if this also applies to flights from outstations.
Jul 10, 2010, 6:21 am
#26
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale
Posts: 2,949
Nice. Thanks. I will keep reading and try ti find and post here those 5 threads you are referring to (not coming up for me searching for OZ 201) here since we don't have any thread wiki's like some decent forums posses with decent folk that take the time to help rather than be snarky.
First time in OZ F -- few questions
Review of F from ICN to LAX
OZ F Champagne Offering
Help with First Class seating on 747
Asiana Newbie Questions
OZ F - Thank You Gift
First Class ICN-LAX on OZ
Amazing service at OZ F lounge at ICN
Pre-ordering Royal Korean Meal in F
Lax>icn oz f 747
Jul 10, 2010, 9:48 am
#27
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SXSW
Programs: DL Plat; HH Diamond; SPG & Hyatt Plat
Posts: 996
Looks like I just got pwnd.
Thank you DownUnderFlyer and Macabus for your patience with me as well as your time and efforts in gathering these threads. It was very kind of you to go out of your way in spite of my own "snarky" remarks, for which I ask both of your forgiveness.
I will read them all thoroughly. I had read through several threads, but my searches only revealed the threads Review of F from ICN to LAX and
First Class ICN-LAX on OZ, both of which I read and the latter of which you both just referenced. I apologize for missing the rest of these.
Are these threads perhaps worthy of a sticky/FAQ for Asiana Club? It may be helpful for others as well.
Thank you DownUnderFlyer and Macabus for your patience with me as well as your time and efforts in gathering these threads. It was very kind of you to go out of your way in spite of my own "snarky" remarks, for which I ask both of your forgiveness.
I will read them all thoroughly. I had read through several threads, but my searches only revealed the threads Review of F from ICN to LAX and
First Class ICN-LAX on OZ, both of which I read and the latter of which you both just referenced. I apologize for missing the rest of these.
Are these threads perhaps worthy of a sticky/FAQ for Asiana Club? It may be helpful for others as well.
Last edited by b8b; Jul 10, 2010 at 10:05 am
Jul 10, 2010, 10:44 pm
#28
Moderator: Asiana & Qantas Frequent Flyer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: STR/SYD/SMF
Programs: QF Lifetime SG, LH HON, OZ Lifetime Diamond +, HH Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 14,375
Looks like I just got pwnd.
Thank you DownUnderFlyer and Macabus for your patience with me as well as your time and efforts in gathering these threads. It was very kind of you to go out of your way in spite of my own "snarky" remarks, for which I ask both of your forgiveness.
I will read them all thoroughly. I had read through several threads, but my searches only revealed the threads Review of F from ICN to LAX and
First Class ICN-LAX on OZ, both of which I read and the latter of which you both just referenced. I apologize for missing the rest of these.
Are these threads perhaps worthy of a sticky/FAQ for Asiana Club? It may be helpful for others as well.
Thank you DownUnderFlyer and Macabus for your patience with me as well as your time and efforts in gathering these threads. It was very kind of you to go out of your way in spite of my own "snarky" remarks, for which I ask both of your forgiveness.
I will read them all thoroughly. I had read through several threads, but my searches only revealed the threads Review of F from ICN to LAX and
First Class ICN-LAX on OZ, both of which I read and the latter of which you both just referenced. I apologize for missing the rest of these.
Are these threads perhaps worthy of a sticky/FAQ for Asiana Club? It may be helpful for others as well.
Jul 11, 2010, 10:25 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SXSW
Programs: DL Plat; HH Diamond; SPG & Hyatt Plat
Posts: 996
If they downgrade you from F to C due to equipment change, is there any compensation? I am on an award ticket.
Jul 11, 2010, 4:28 pm
#30
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
Programs: UA*G, AA Emerald, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt globalist
Posts: 10,281
However, if there is for some reason your 747 got swapped to a 2 class 777, no you are not gonna get any compensation on an award ticket, as it is only one segment of your entire trip in C, your other segments still in F. Award tickets no matter one segment in F or all segments in F still charge F miles.