Air Astana vs Asiana Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Air Astana | Asiana Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat on 767, Recliner on A321LR | Lie-flat Suite in 1-2-1 Layout |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | None | Star Alliance |
| IATA | KC | OZ |
| Hubs | Almaty (ALA), Astana (TSE) | Seoul Incheon (ICN) |
Air Astana — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent service for a Central Asian carrier
- + Lie-flat on 767 long-haul
- + Modern fleet with A321LR for medium-haul
- − 767 is an aging platform
- − Small route network
- − A321LR business class is recliner only
Asiana Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Elegant Korean service with attention to detail
- + Modern A350 suite product
- + Excellent Korean cuisine onboard
- − Fleet integration with Korean Air ongoing
- − A380 being phased out
- − Smaller network than Korean Air
The verdict
Asiana Airlines takes the edge with a 8/10 rating compared to 7/10 for Air Astana. Asiana Airlines stands out with its Lie-flat Suite in 1-2-1 Layout, while Air Astana offers Lie-flat Seat on 767, Recliner on A321LR. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.