It’s one of the few airlines that has managed a one star in the airline rating system, SkyTrax, and only because that’s the lowest possible grade. But what does Air Koryo look like? Here’s a virtual experience.
Duty Free
On the plus side: Some of these liquors might be so aged, it’s worth more than what you’re paying.
On the minus: Well, there’s not much to say since there’s so little of everything.
The seating
On the plus side: Looks like leg room is pretty abundant.
On the minus: Where do the emergency oxygen masks drop out from? Is that an emergency button? How do we call a stewardess? Will we get there in one piece?
The cockpit
On the plus side: Looks like cellphone interference won’t be a problem here..
On the minus: We know that the skies hasn’t exactly aged, but are you sure this rust bucket can survive a flight? What if a handle snaps off?
The exterior
On the plus side: It’s pretty cool and vintage, travelling this way.
On the minus: Shouldn’t propellers look… more… powerful?
In-flight entertainment
On the plus side: It’s a taste of culture.
On the minus: There isn’t anything else to take your mind off the disconcerting sounds the airplane is making.
The food
On the plus side: This might be the best thing of this flight!
On the minus: This might be the best thing of this flight.
And finally, first class
On the plus side: You won’t get too drunk.
On the minus: You might need to get more drunk to not freak out on the flight.
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Would you fly Air Koryo, nomads?
Main photo: 1. Photo credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.