Published on 11/19/2008

With fuel prices hitting $140 a barrel and airlines are increasing fares to compensate their cost. The price of airline tickets can be a big part of your traveling expense. Here is a guide to Korea airline ticket booking and tips for finding cheap airline tickets.

With fuel prices hitting $140 a barrel and airlines are increasing fares to compensate their cost. The price of airline tickets can be a big part of your traveling expense. %%SNIPPET_CommentsList%%Here is a guide to Korea airline ticket booking and tips for finding cheap airline tickets.

Korean Air Ticket Booking
Korean Air is the largest airline in South Korea and one of the largest airlines in Asia. Booking a ticket with Korean Air is convenient. You can book your ticket online at Korean Air's Web site http://www.koreanair.com/. The Web site has an English language option and the instructions are easy-to-follow. Or you can call their toll free Service Center at 1-800-438-5000. Otherwise, you could book your ticket via a travel agent who is good at finding you the lowest fare and the most convenient itinerary. You may book your flight on a travel Web site, like http://www.airgorilla.com/travel/index.html

Asiana Airlines Ticket Booking
Asiana Airlines is Korea's No.2 airline, which is young and still growing. With Asiana, you can book travel to many destinations. Incheon International Airport is the main hub for both Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, serving most international destinations. While Gimpo International Airport is the domestic airport and has two routes - Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. You may book tickets on Asiana Airlines by calling 800-227-42625 or by visiting the Web site http://flyasiana.com/english/. Asiana Airline can also help you book a hotel in your destination city. You may use air travel Web sites to book the flight. Here is one example:
http://www.bootsnall.com/internationalairfare/airlines/asiana_airlines.shtml

%%SNIPPET_CommentRows%%Here are some helpful tips for you when booking:
1. Opt for the First/Business Class if you can afford, the services are better and the seats are much more comfortable. Korean Air was awarded Best Business Class in 2006, while Asiana won Best Economy Class in 2007.
2. Take advantage of the airlines' beneficial mileage program, Skypass and Asiana Mileage.
3. Korean Air and Asiana share codes with many airlines, such as United Airlines and US Airways. So you could book connecting flights with them.
4. Compare prices with the two airlines on international flights to find the best deal. Fare for domestic routes are almost identical.
5. From Monday to Thursday, fares are cheaper than on holidays.