Flying Los Angeles → Seoul at the front of the plane
The journey from Los Angeles to Seoul is exactly the kind of flight First Class was designed for: long enough to sleep properly, dine unhurried, and land at Incheon International Airport (ICN) ready for the day.
ANA First Class — The Suite sets the tone here, though ANA, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific each bring serious hardware to this market. Your choice usually comes down to schedule, aircraft, and which ground experience you value most.
The Qantas First Lounge at the Tom Bradley International Terminal is LAX's crown jewel — à la carte dining and a proper salon before departure, open to First travelers on Qantas and select partners. Emirates operates its own lounge at LAX, and other flagships use elevated partner facilities within the terminal.
April brings cherry blossoms along the Han River and October sets the palaces against fall color — these are Seoul's two perfect months. May, June, and September are close behind. Late June through August is hot, humid, and punctuated by monsoon rain; winter is genuinely cold but crisp, with the city's food culture at its most warming and premium fares at their lowest.