Korean Air announced that it will change the mileage system from April 1, 2023. After a grace period of 3 years and 3 months, including prior notice, changes to the SKYPASS system, which were scheduled to be applied from April 1, 2023, will be suspended, and the current system for mileage accumulation, deduction standards, and multi-payment system will be maintained. Let’s check what preserves the existing system and whether there are any updates.
Korean Air website mileage usage and system reform
What is Korean Air mileage?
It is a membership service that allows customers who travel overseas with Korean Air to accumulate Korean Air mileage based on the distance used and to enjoy a variety of services with the accumulated mileage. You can only accumulate mileage if you become a member of Korean Air. This Korean Air membership service is called “Skypass.” It is said that ways to get hired with Korean Air mileage include not only reserving Korean Air tickets, but also using partner hotels, purchasing admission tickets, and purchasing products at Cal Store.
Korean Air mileage usage system reformed
Korean Air will apply a revised mileage system starting in April. Korean Air announced a major overhaul of its mileage system ‘Skypass’ in December 2019. It is said that they initially planned to introduce a revised mileage system starting from April 2021, but as demand for overseas travel plummeted due to the coronavirus, the implementation of the system was postponed to April of this year. Korean Air said, “We have reorganized the mileage system in line with global standards and eased the agenda for signing up new multi-member members,” and added, “Due to the coronavirus, we have extended the expiration date for mileage that expired at the end of 2020 and 202365 so that it can be used until the end of 2022.” “He said. The main contents of the reorganization are as follows.
Korean Air website mileage usage and system reform
Cash and mileage combined payment, change in mileage accrual rate for first class and business class, change in mileage deduction standards for bonus tickets and seat promotions, introduction of a new multiple-win system, etc. When purchasing a regular airline ticket, you can reimburse up to 500 miles and up to 20% of the purchase fare excluding taxes and fuel surcharges with mileage.
Compared to before, the mileage accrual rate for first class and business class has increased, while the accrual rate for economy class has remained the same or decreased. When purchasing bonus tickets or seat promotions, the mileage deduction standard applied by region, such as Korea, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, North America, and South America, will be changed to be based on flight distance.
Previously, mileage was deducted on a approximate basis for routes to LA and New York, but now mileage is deducted more generously for routes to New York, which have longer flight distances.
Korean Air website mileage usage and system reform
Summary of the reform of the Woomyeobeonwon system
The existing Morning Calm, Morning Calm Premium, and Million Miler levels will be changed to Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Previously, Morning Calm members were required to have 50,000 miles on Korean Air, 40 international flights, more than 30,000 miles on Korean Air, and 50,000 miles on partner airlines.
To become a Silver member following the reorganization, you only need to accumulate 10,000 qualifying miles (distance per flight × accrual rate by booking class) or 20 qualifying points (1 point for domestic flights, 2 points for international flights). Qualifying miles and frequency increase if you board a partner airline other than Korean Air. It is said that qualifications will be recalculated on an annual basis, and the new multiple number system will be applied from next year based on this year’s boarding achievements.
Information on how to use Korean Air mileage
It is said that you can find various methods, including hotel reservations, tours, and admission ticket sales, at Sky Pass > Mileage Mall at the top of the Korean Air homepage.
Korean Air website mileage usage and system reform
Hotel reservation
Hotels that can be booked with Korean Air mileage include Jeju Seogwipokal Hotel, Grant Hyatt Incheon Hotel, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Hawaii Waikiki Resort, and Marriott Bonvoy Hotel.
Product composition or mileage deduction levels may vary frequently due to the circumstances of the partner hotel or the terms of the partnership agreement. Mileage fees are based on one room night and vary depending on the length of stay and room class.
Seogwipo KAL Hotel
Accommodation products
Weekdays (Sun~Thu): 17,000~25,000
Weekends (Fri-Sat): 22,000~30,000
Peak season: 28,000~36,000
Additional products
Honeymoon House pizza set, lunch/dinner, etc. (1,800~8,000)
inquiry
Reservation Center: 02-310-6677 (09:00 ~ 18:00)
Korean Air website mileage usage and system reform
Seogwipo KAL Hotel: 064-733-2001
Grand Hyatt Incheon
Accommodation products
East Tower
Weekdays (Sun~Thu): 23,000
Weekend (Fri-Sat): 27,000
West Tower
Weekdays (Sun~Thu): 25,000~27,500
Weekends (Fri-Sat): 33,000~35,500
Additional products
Grand Cafe lunch/dinner, etc. (2,900~84,000)
inquiry
032-745-1234
Waikiki Resort Hotel (Hawaii)
Accommodation products
Regular season: 17,000 KRW (standard), 20,000 KRW (ocean view)
High season: 21,000 KRW (standard), 24,000 KRW (ocean view)
inquiry
1-808-922-4911 (USA)
Korean Air website mileage usage and system reform
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (LA)
Accommodation product season common: 35,000
Contact 1-213-688-7777 (USA)
Purchase tours and admission tickets
Jeju Folk Village
You can use Jeju Folk Village for 1,300 miles for adults and 900 miles for children/teenagers. When using Jeju Folk Village, please present your Jeju Folk Village voucher and ID.
Aqua Planet Jeju
A single Aqua Planet Jeju combined ticket can be used for 3,000 miles. (It will be changed to 3,200 miles on March 1st.) Let’s find out by presenting the voucher at the entrance of Aqua Planet Jeju. The operating period is until January 24, 2024, and from March 1, 2023, the mileage required for voucher issuance will be changed to 3,200 miles due to a change in the contract with the partner company.
KidZania
It is said that you can use your mileage to get a KidZania half-day pass. After issuing the voucher, please make a reservation on the KidZania website. (Advance reservation required) Mileage discount promotion will be held from 3/1 to 31. (Applies from issuance on 3/1)
Part 1 (morning) Adult 1,700 miles → 1,400 miles Child 3,600 miles → 3,000 miles
Part 2 (afternoon) Adults 1,500 miles → 1,200 miles Children 3,200 miles → 2,700 miles