From refreshments to the age of the planes All things considered, the Air Koryo company seems to have earned people’s hatred rather than admiration at the time. According to the evaluations, they rank first by far in the list of the worst airlines in the world.

Korean War that started in 1950 North Korea, which has not communicated with its southern neighbor for years, also tops the list when it comes to the most closed country in the world. I think North Korea in general has an obsession with not losing the top spot on the charts…

Let’s talk about the famous Air Koryo. What do you think could make it so bad?

It may sound strange, but airline fleets tend to be old. It consists of Soviet-made aircraft. This includes models such as Ilyushin, Tupolev and Antonov. In addition to the old-fashioned aircraft, Air Koryo attracts attention with its articles and newspapers, often decorated with photos of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and propaganda content. We wouldn’t be wrong if we say that the interior of the plane is a propaganda nest.

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to obtain accurate information about the living conditions, official data and citizens of the country. Trying to increase the number of tourists North Korea wants to receive two million tourists in 2020, which will increase the number of visitors twenty times He had aimed. This plan does not seem to work very well, as there is a good chance that tourists who want to take photos on the street will be stopped by security forces. Moreover, considering that Kim Jong Un’s portraits can be seen in every corner of the country, it is not wrong that he is not with the airline.

The country’s airline, Air Koryo, was founded in 1955 and still uses old aircraft donated by the Soviet Union.

These planes, the mere sight of which makes you feel the fatigue of the years, have been around since Soviet times, just think about it. When we see the inside of the plane, we are transported straight to those periods as if we were in a time machine. Airline rating In the Skytrax review With only 1 point out of 10, Air Koryo stands out as the worst airline in the world.

Let’s look at the details that make the company bad… One of the distinguishing features of this company is the newspaper called Pyongyang Times, which is provided to all passengers before the flight. This newspaper is used by the government as a propaganda tool and constantly contains praise for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Let’s imagine you are a passenger on an airplane. You wanted to watch something and you tried to choose a movie.

At this moment you come across Don’t be surprised if there’s a concert by Kim Jong Un’s favorite band, because Air Koryo’s only concern during its flight is making propaganda for the country. It is also not recommended to try to listen if you do not have headphones, as there is no option to adjust the volume.

Normally, travel companies do not offer tour packages that include boarding. However This is possible in North Korea. London-based travel agency Juche Travel Services is organizing a ‘plane trip’ in North Korea. Two Russian-made aircraft have been purchased for Air Koryo for international flights from Beijing, the capital of China, and tours can be organized with these aircraft, for a return ticket you pay a total of $ 137.

When you land in Pyongyang, you will be greeted by the Mil Mi-17 helicopter used during the Soviet period.

The crowds and long queues you experience at the airport to North Korea It ends immediately when you step into it. Because international flights are organized from the airport up to five times a day. In this country, where life is lived quite “punctually”, the probability that your flight will be delayed is low.

One of the things that passengers criticize the most – perhaps the most – are the actions taken during the flight. its political propaganda content. In addition, the limited entertainment options and general comfort level are also major issues for which Air Koryo is criticized.

Looking at the comments, passengers declare that they are forced to travel on old Soviet-made aircraft that do not meet modern airline standards. Criticism of food quality The Business Class meals in particular did not meet expectations.

However, given that travelers to North Korea generally have limited alternatives, using Air Koryo becomes unavoidable at this point. In this case, it turns out that passengers should choose to travel to the country, taking into account some disadvantages. If you happen to be in North Korea, even if it is difficult, This bad flying experience with Air Koryo We encourage you to experience it.