Korean Air vs Turkish Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Korean Air | Turkish Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Seat type | Prestige Suite 2.0 | Lie-flat Business Class Seat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 20 inches |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | Star Alliance |
| IATA | KE | TK |
| Hubs | Seoul Incheon (ICN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
Korean Air — Pros & Cons
- + Prestige Suite 2.0 with sliding door on 787
- + Excellent Korean cuisine
- + Strong Asian network
- − Inconsistent product across fleet
- − Older 777 product still flying
Turkish Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Istanbul lounge is one of the world's best business class lounges
- + Massive global network with 340+ destinations
- + Strong Turkish-inspired catering with a flying chef
- − Seat hardware lacks doors or enclosed suites
- − Older 777 configurations use 2-3-2 layout on some routes
The verdict
Both Korean Air and Turkish Airlines earn a 8/10 rating, making this a close call. Korean Air offers Prestige Suite 2.0 while Turkish Airlines features Lie-flat Business Class Seat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.