For those who got the $9USD Beijing to Pyongyang, North Korea Return Business Class deal, this might give you an insight into the planes you will be flying on. I do like the idea of foldable seats, however not sure how safe this is.
Herald Sun:Air Koryo is the only one star airline in the world
I've flown on worse…it looks rather quaint actually, I'd give it a go! :)
The retro look is very appealing, but I don't think I'd be able to keep peddling to keep the turbines spinning for the whole flight.
I think the photos only show one of it's many (few) aircraft in it's fleet — there are certainly much better looking ones like the Tupolev Tu-204
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BM…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Air_Koryo_Tu-204_cabin_wit…
The Ilyushin IL-62 is certainly a little more retro
http://www.airlinereporter.com/2013/05/flying-on-an-air-kory…
The IL-14 which is the one being shown in that article is not being flown according to Wikipedia. It's probably a decomissioned aircraft.
TBH, the food actually looks ok… at least in the pictures… not too sure if reality is anywhere near the picture…
I flew on the Tu-204(PEK - FNJ), last year and received a luke warm burger with a meaty substance along with some apple juice. Its the sort of thing you would only try for the experience. The local newspapers handed out on board made for an interesting read though.
But I'll bet the seats will recline further than the ones I've experienced on Thair Airways…