Korean Air Boeing 737 Short Haul Economy Class! | KE853 Seoul → Beijing

This trip report documents my second part of my journey from Vancouver to Beijing via Seoul on Korean Air. We see how Korean Air's Short-Haul Economy Class compares to its long-haul counterpart on its Boeing 737-900 aircraft, and how good the service is compared to some other short-haul experiences I had compared to North America.

Flight Information:
Flight number: KE853 Seoul Incheon → Beijing Capital (2024/06/25)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-9B5
Registration: HL7726
Seat: 47A (Window)

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Staff member helping us get through security
0:26 - Walk to the gate
1:26 - Aircraft details
1:40 - Boarding
2:42 - Seat Overview
2:56 - Aircraft Interior
3:11 - Seatback pocket content review
3:28 - Pushback
4:08 - Taxi to Runway 34R
4:41 - Takeoff from Runway 34R
7:31 - Overhead lighting controls
7:40 - Meal Service
8:50 - Flying over Shandong Province, China
9:02 - Drop-down TV Screen Review
9:41 - Flying over the Bohai Sea
9:58 - Approaching Beijing Capital International Airport
10:24 - Landing and closing remarks
14:29 - Taxi to Terminal 2
16:06 - Walking through Terminal 2