New ICN terminal and Korean Air lounge
May 3, 2017, 10:18 pm
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I'm relatively happy with the KE business class lounge in the main terminal at ICN but I hate the one in the satellite terminal near the DL gates. The latter is all white plastic and turquoise hard surfaces with no comfortable place to sit while the former is a bit worn and faded, but well maintained, with mostly an insipid brownish color scheme and decor. I very much like the almost cubicles (with a good desk and comfy chair) by the windows even if it's necessary to first sit nearby and stalk them until someone leaves.
May 3, 2017, 10:21 pm
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Does this mean that one will no longer enter and exit the airport the usual way for SkyTeam flights? I hadn't been award that the check in areas, security, passport control, and baggage claim were all being moved to the new terminal for SkyTeam flights. I hope this doesn't work out like the new international terminal at ATL, where coming and going from E is very inconvenient and requires and additional (unfortunately infrequent) trip with a landside shuttle bus.
May 3, 2017, 10:37 pm
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Does this mean that one will no longer enter and exit the airport the usual way for SkyTeam flights? I hadn't been award that the check in areas, security, passport control, and baggage claim were all being moved to the new terminal for SkyTeam flights. I hope this doesn't work out like the new international terminal at ATL, where coming and going from E is very inconvenient and requires and additional (unfortunately infrequent) trip with a landside shuttle bus.
EDIT: Actually all Skyteam airlines will have their check in at the new terminal, but only KE/DL/AF/KL flights will depart from there.
Last edited by corbomite; May 3, 2017 at 10:53 pm
May 12, 2017, 12:33 am
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According to an English language newspaper here (old article, there is certainly newer stuff in Korean but not every can read it):
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/...022701489.html
The new terminal will have its own bus/subway access. DEFINITELY not the embarrassment that is ATL F terminal.
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/...022701489.html
The new terminal will have its own bus/subway access. DEFINITELY not the embarrassment that is ATL F terminal.
Dec 28, 2017, 7:01 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Terminal 2 will be KE and two or three other SkyTeam partners.
Terminal 1 will be OZ and everyone else.
T2 opens sometime in mid-January.
Jan 6, 2018, 6:45 am
#23
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Some new details on the new terminal at ICN:
Incheon?s Terminal 2 opens later this month : Korean Air, Delta, Air France and KLM will use it, and the restaurants are much better than in Terminal 1-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily home online
Incheon?s Terminal 2 opens later this month : Korean Air, Delta, Air France and KLM will use it, and the restaurants are much better than in Terminal 1-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily home online
Jan 7, 2018, 3:00 am
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The KE website (Airport info -> Worldwide Airports -> ICN T2) now has the following info re. lounge access:Operated by
Eligible passengersOperated by
KAL First Class lounge
Location
- (Air Side) Upstairs(4F), Opposite Departure Gate 248
Operation time
- (Every day)
- 04:00 ~ 24:00
- KE's own lounge - Korean Air
Eligible passengers
First Class passengersKAL Miler Club Lounge
Location
- (Air Side) Upstairs(4F), Opposite Departure Gate 248
Operation time
- (Every day)
- 04:00 ~ 24:00
- 1. 1 accompanying passenger for SKYPASS Milion Miler Club and Morning Calm Premium Club members in First Class.
- 2. SKYPASS Milion Miler Club and Morning Calm Premium Club members boarding Prestige Class.
- 3. The first class passengers of Korean Air operating flights. (in case of code share flights)
KAL Prestige Class Lounge
Location
- (Air Side) 1. Upstairs (4F) of GATE 249 2. Upstairs (4F) of GATE 253
Operation time
- (Every day)
- 04:00 ~ 24:00
- Korean Air own lounge
Eligible passengers
- 1. Prestige Class passengers
- 2. a SKYPASS Milion Miler Club and Morning Calm Premium Club member in Economy Class. * 1 accompanying passenger on one of SkyTeam carriers
- 3. SkyTeam Elite Plus members * 1 accompanying passenger on one of SkyTeam carriers
- 4. SKYPASS Morning Calm Club members
- * Entitled to access KAL Prestige Class Lounges owned by Korean Air only, up to four times during the 2-year membership period.
- * Access available to an accompanying passenger with additional deduction from the access mileage allowance
- * Lounge access is available on the day of the travel at your departing airport and may be subject to lounge availability.
- 5. Mileage redemption passengers onboard Prestige Class
- 6. Prestige Class Passengers on Korean Air operating flights
Jan 8, 2018, 8:11 pm
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More T2 lounge information is coming up as the opening date approaches. There's a useful figure at this link:
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Hope the uploaded figure is visible for all. 대한항공 is Korean air, 허브 is the SkyHub lounge, 마티나 is Matina lounge, 아시아나 is Asiana. The other airline lounges in T1 are for Jeju air, CX, and SQ. At concourse, MU continues operating a lounge.
Two Matina lounges, one of the popular Priority Pass lounges at ICN T1, will open at T2 of which at least one will accept Priority Pass. The other one, named "Matina Gold", is a premium one and I'm not sure PP will work there. Those two will be next door to each other.
Some blogs report that "Lotte" brand is opening a lounge at T2, which will be likely available for premium credit cards (therefore likely PP also) which is omitted in the figure.
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Hope the uploaded figure is visible for all. 대한항공 is Korean air, 허브 is the SkyHub lounge, 마티나 is Matina lounge, 아시아나 is Asiana. The other airline lounges in T1 are for Jeju air, CX, and SQ. At concourse, MU continues operating a lounge.
Two Matina lounges, one of the popular Priority Pass lounges at ICN T1, will open at T2 of which at least one will accept Priority Pass. The other one, named "Matina Gold", is a premium one and I'm not sure PP will work there. Those two will be next door to each other.
Some blogs report that "Lotte" brand is opening a lounge at T2, which will be likely available for premium credit cards (therefore likely PP also) which is omitted in the figure.
Jan 9, 2018, 10:28 am
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Had to make a res at the new T2 transit hotel and here is some of the information I received with my confirmation email:
Please check out the important information the below.1.This hotel is only for the transit passengers who fly out with Korean Air, KLM, Air France, and Delta Air in Terminal 2.The passengers who fly out with other airlines besides the 4 airlines above should use the Transit Hotel in Terminal 1 because the access to Terminal 2 for them is restricted. 3.Located in the custom area, so please do not pass the immigration.4.Please make sure with your airline that your luggage will be transferred to the final destination.
LocationPlease follow the transit arrows to find boarding gate No. 252 on the 3rd floor. Take the escalator near the gate up to the 4th floor.Cancellation PolicyIf you want to cancel your reservation, please notify at least 48 hours prior to your arrival time. Reserved rooms will be held for 2 hours from the requested check in time.Smoking Policy All guest rooms are 100% non-smoking. A smoking area is located at the departure area of the airport.
LocationPlease follow the transit arrows to find boarding gate No. 252 on the 3rd floor. Take the escalator near the gate up to the 4th floor.Cancellation PolicyIf you want to cancel your reservation, please notify at least 48 hours prior to your arrival time. Reserved rooms will be held for 2 hours from the requested check in time.Smoking Policy All guest rooms are 100% non-smoking. A smoking area is located at the departure area of the airport.
Jan 20, 2018, 11:54 pm
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Flew out of Terminal 2 today and spent some time in the first class lounge. Really pretty spartan: maybe 25 chairs and a dining area, two single-use bathrooms, and one shower room, and a massage chair. Prosecco, one white wine, two red wines - all in the $20 USD range. Also, Jack Daniels, Ballentine scotch, canned beer, soda and juices, water bottles. Food selection was served buffet-style with three mains (two of which were not replenished within two hours), a small salad bar, a soup, bread, small cheese selection, and a few desserts. Most international business class lounges have better offerings. I had higher expectations for a brand new facility.
Jan 21, 2018, 12:08 am
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Flew out of Terminal 2 today and spent some time in the first class lounge. Really pretty spartan: maybe 25 chairs and a dining area, two single-use bathrooms, and one shower room, and a massage chair. Prosecco, one white wine, two red wines - all in the $20 USD range. Also, Jack Daniels, Ballentine scotch, canned beer, soda and juices, water bottles. Food selection was served buffet-style with three mains (two of which were not replenished within two hours), a small salad bar, a soup, bread, small cheese selection, and a few desserts. Most international business class lounges have better offerings. I had higher expectations for a brand new facility.
