Korean Job Discussion Forums

[hawaii4me272]

I may get a job teaching in Korea that requires paying my own way there.
I am retired military and have Space A flight benefits.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience and/or advice with doing this and how long did it take you get to Korea, time of year that you travelled, and were there any out of pocket expenses?(eg stuck in Japan for a week so you got a hotel)

FYI: I was in Korea for three years with the US Army and one year as a teacher(the school paid for the flight to and from Korea).

Peace to all who read this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FYI again: I am coming from the east coast (Ohio to be exact) and will be traveling alone.

[ELGORDO]

You used to be able to sign up on the Air mobility Command website, but due to security concerns, your best bet is to contact the "gateway" facility.
Maybe Scott AFB IL for your area.
http://www.military.com/Travel/Content1/0,,SAF_gateways,00.html

http://spacea.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=CONUS_Space-A_Locations

http://www.takeahop.com/signup/form.htm

As a retiree, you'll be a category 6, but usually you can get to Korea no problem. I always use LAX and they either put you on a United or Asiana flight to Incheon. If I remember correctly, the only cost is a nominal airport tax $50? I never understood the fees/taxes because they are never consistent- from $50 to $100, sometimes nothing.

I have found that the best times are DURING U.S. university semesters-
so you avoid all of the college kids travelling back to Korea. And try to get the non-stop from the US to Korea if you can.



Space A Travel Categories:

Category I, Emergency travel on a round-trip basis in connection with serious illness, death, or impending death of a member of the immediate family of a service member, or other authorized person.
Category II, Sponsors on environmental and morale leave (EML) when accompanied by family members.
Category III, Members of the uniformed services in an ordinary or reenlistment leave status and uniformed services patients on convalescent leave.
Category IV, Unaccompanied family members (18 years or older) traveling on EML orders.
Category V, Students whose sponsor is stationed in Alaska or Hawaii; Students enrolled in a trade school in CONUS when the sponsor is stationed overseas, etc.
Category VI, Reserve Components members; retired military members who are issued DD Form 2 and eligible to receive retired pay; family members of retired members when accompanied by a sponsor.

[D.D.]

Will they pay you back for your flight over here? Most jobs are required to cover your flight costs.

[Xuanzang]

I would be wary of a job that made you pay for your own flight. What else could they be cutting out of the standard contract. Just a heads up there.

[ELGORDO]

[CentralCali]

When did Asiana become an American flag carrier?

[ELGORDO]

[Xuanzang]

[ELGORDO]

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Codeshare flights. I would prefer Asiana or ANA than United or US. Air. Better food, service and amenities. Not to mention prettier flight attendants [/quote]

A huge difference.... United treats you like livestock, Asiana and ANA are world class by comparison even in coach class.

[Xuanzang]

[CentralCali]

Thanks. I forgot about the code sharing agreementes. Delta and KAL have one and I prefer KAL over Delta. The last time I flew to the US, it was a KAL flight with a Delta ticket.