Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines is South Korea’s second full-service airline, flying from Seoul to Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. It leaves Star Alliance on 16 December 2026 and merges into Korean Air the next day, when linked Asiana Club miles move to SKYPASS. This guide covers the merger dates, what happens to your miles and bookings, baggage, power bank rules and how Asiana compares with Korean Air and Japan Airlines.

Asiana was founded in 1988 and became known for award-winning service. Korean Air completed its takeover in December 2024, and Asiana will be fully absorbed on 17 December 2026.

Merger Timeline: Key Dates

If you have a booking around these dates, check it regularly for new flight numbers or schedule changes.

What Happens to Your Asiana Club Miles

• Link your Asiana Club and SKYPASS accounts before 17 December 2026 so your miles transfer.
• Miles earned by flying convert 1:1; miles from cards and other partners convert at 1:0.82, so use those first.
• Transferred miles sit in a separate Asiana balance for up to 10 years.
• Elite status is matched automatically, for example Gold to Morning Calm and Platinum to Million Miler.

Power Bank Rules on Asiana

Korean airlines, including Asiana, apply strict rules on top of the ICAO standard:

• Keep power banks with you, not in the overhead bin.
• Cover the terminals or keep each one in its own plastic bag.
• A maximum of two per passenger; no charging on board.
• Never pack power banks in checked bags.

Check-In at Incheon

Online check-in is available on the website and app. Incheon is large, so allow at least three hours for international flights.

As the merger completes, more services move to Korean Air systems and terminals, so confirm your terminal before you travel.

How to Find Cheap Flights to Korea

• Avoid Chuseok and Lunar New Year.
• Compare Asiana and Korean Air on the same route.
• Book Jeju flights early for summer weekends.
• Spend partner-earned miles before they convert at a lower rate.
• Compare airlines: use the FlightSelects flight search to see Asiana next to Korean Air, Japan Airlines and others.

Asiana vs Korean Air vs Japan Airlines

Three premium North Asian airlines.

See our Korean Air guide and Japan Airlines guide to compare.

Arriving in Seoul

The AREX express train and airport limousine buses link Incheon with Seoul. Gimpo is closer to the city and on the subway.

You can also book an airport transfer in advance at a fixed price.

Is Asiana Airlines a Good Airline?

Yes. Asiana has long been known for excellent service and comfortable cabins. With the merger close, check your bookings and miles carefully and expect the brand to become part of Korean Air.

For more options, see our airline guides and the FlightSelects travel blog.

Facts checked in October 2026 against AwardWallet’s merger timeline and Milesopedia on the Star Alliance exit. Rules change, so check the official Asiana Airlines website before you travel.