In the morning, we took a final walk through Jeju’s streets, making our way to the renowned arboretum park. Although time was limited due to our impending flight, we managed to glimpse the beginning of the park. The last walk was a long but idyllic journey, revealing the beauty of Jeju’s nature for the last time—lush green landscapes, fallen cherry blossom petals on trees, and a stone path, adorned with tiny stones meant for barefoot walking, tempting us to experience its therapeutic benefits, although we resisted the temptation.
As we headed to the airport, it was bustling with people. We spent a brief period in the Asiana Lounge before going through security, only to find minimal offerings—a disappointment as I had hoped for more food and drinks, but all we found were a few cookies and some non-alcoholic refreshments. We didn’t stay there long and proceeded through security.
Despite the long queues and the crowded airport, we eventually boarded the plane, marking my first experience in business class on a larger aircraft—a somewhat amusing realization, considering my frequent travels. While I’ve been in domestic business class before, this was a different experience altogether. When it comes to the business class itself, Asiana Airlines’ business class seats on large planes redefine the travel experience. These seats are designed for ultimate comfort, allowing passengers to recline them all the way down, providing a luxurious and restful sleeping experience—perfect for me as I am 182 cm or 6ft tall. Too bad the flight time was only 55 minutes. Despite the comfortable seats, there were no other business class amenities; we received no alcohol or food, only alcohol-free drinks like juice. But I didn’t complain; to me, the seats were what made my experience. It’s not like the SAS domestic flight business class that has the same seats throughout the whole flight; these seats resemble those in international airplanes, with the unique feature that they only let you pass when you are on the way out of your flight. So yes, it was quite an adventure.
Upon arrival, we found ourselves in a rush. Despite my initial assumption that getting from the plane to the hotel and restaurant would be straightforward, it took over an hour during rush hour to travel from the domestic airport to Itaewon! Note this for your plans.
Our stay was at the Mondrian Hotel, and with just around 15 minutes to spare, we quickly left our luggage to make our way to Mosu, a 3-star Michelin restaurant we had prebooked and prepaid for—we couldn’t afford to miss it. Ultimately, we arrived about 10 minutes behind schedule, causing a bit of concern as punctuality is typically crucial in such establishments. Fortunately, it all worked out, and I’ll delve deeper into our Mosu restaurant experience and the Mondrian Hotel in the upcoming posts.
Anyah Mroz 
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