Korean Air Puts Cabin Refresh Program on Hold After Economy Class Backlash

Korean Air puts cabin refresh program on hold after economy class backlash

Korean Air, South Korea’s main international airline, has been forced to pause a significant $215 million cabin overhaul for its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The decision to put the program on hold comes amid complaints about the rollout from customers and a regulatory dispute with the Korean aviation authorities. The major cabin refurbishment program was unveiled by the airline in August 2025 and was aimed at improving the onboard experience with a …

Korean Air Halts $215 Million Boeing 777 Overhaul Amid Premium Economy Dispute

Seoul — Korean Air has suspended a $215 million plan to upgrade its Boeing 777-300ER fleet after a dispute over seating changes sparked passenger backlash and regulatory scrutiny, raising fresh questions about how airlines balance profitability with customer expectations. The program, unveiled in early August 2025, was billed as one of the airline’s most ambitious cabin modernization efforts in years. The overhaul aimed to introduce a new premiu…