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In short

Asiana Airlines is a South Korean airline based in Seoul, flying from Incheon and Gimpo, and it began merging with Korean Air in 2024. Its 78 destinations span Korea, Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. Asiana is a Star Alliance member and runs Asiana Club. Cabins include First Suite, Business Smartium, Business and Travel Class, depending on the aircraft.

Asiana Airlines is a South Korean airline headquartered in Seoul, founded in 1988. It flies from Incheon and Gimpo to destinations in Asia, North America, Europe and Australia and has been a Star Alliance member since 2003. In 2024 it began merging with Korean Air.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Asiana Airlines. Asiana is being integrated into Korean Air, so routes, loyalty rules and branding may change; always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

Asiana Airlines is a South Korean full-service airline based in Seoul, with its international hub at Incheon International Airport and domestic flights from Gimpo. Founded on 17 February 1988 and first flying in December 1988, it suits travellers between Korea and Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. Korean Air bought about 63.9 percent of Asiana on 12 December 2024, and the two airlines merge on 17 December 2026, when the Asiana brand is retired and its flights become Korean Air flights.

What the Korean Air merger means for your trip

Asiana leaves Star Alliance at 23:59 Korea Standard Time on 16 December 2026. From 17 December the combined airline operates within SkyTeam under the Korean Air name and livery. If you are booking travel that crosses that date, expect your flight to be operated by Korean Air, with SkyTeam partners in place of Star Alliance partners.

Tickets booked with Star Alliance miles, for example Air Canada Aeroplan awards on Asiana flights, are only valid for travel completed by 16 December 2026. Asiana's own notices on flyasiana.com give the rules for paid and award tickets, so check them before you change a booking.

78 destinations and the Incheon base

Asiana serves 78 destinations, with 90 international passenger routes, 14 domestic routes and 27 cargo routes. Incheon is the base for flights to Japan, China, Southeast Asia, North America, Europe and Australia, and Gimpo handles domestic flights. Jeju is a focus city with frequent flights from Seoul.

Low-cost subsidiaries Air Busan and Air Seoul fly short routes from Busan and Seoul. Along with Korean Air's Jin Air, they are being folded into one low-cost airline as part of the merger.

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  • Founded1988
  • Other gatewaysGMP / CJU

Everything you should know

Airline codes

OZ · AAR

IATA · ICAO · callsign “ASIANA”

Look for OZ in front of the number on your ticket: that prefix marks a flight sold under the Asiana code. Enter OZ and the number to follow an Asiana departure.

Key facts

Main hub

Seoul (ICN)

Incheon International

Also flies abroad fromSeoul Gimpo (GMP) · Jeju (CJU)
Seoul airport guide

Network

78 destinations

Korea · Asia · North America · Europe · Australia

From Seoul Incheon and Gimpo, Asiana flies to China, Japan, Southeast Asia, North America, Europe and Australia, plus domestic routes to Jeju and other Korean cities.

Destinations

Cabin classes

First Suite

and Business Smartium, Business, Travel

Up to five classes: First Suite on the A380, First, Business Smartium, Business and Travel (economy) Class.

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Good to know

Asiana is being merged into Korean Air. Check which airline operates your flight and how miles are handled. Bookings, check-in and Manage Booking are on flyasiana.com.

Frequent flyer

Asiana Club

Member of Star Alliance

Asiana belongs to Star Alliance, so miles from OZ flights can usually go into a partner scheme in the alliance as well as Asiana Club.

How it works

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At a glance

Asiana Airlines (IATA: OZ, ICAO: AAR) is a South Korean airline based in Seoul that began merging with Korean Air in 2024. Founded in 1988 and a Star Alliance member, it flies Airbus A321, A330, A350, A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft from Incheon and Gimpo to Asia, North America, Europe and Australia.

Key facts about Asiana Airlines
HeadquartersOsoe-dong, Gangseo District, Seoul, South Korea
Fleet typesAirbus A321, A321neo, A330, A350, A380 and Boeing 777-200ER
Frequent flyerAsiana Club
Official websiteflyasiana.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
The Asiana network at a glance. The airline changes routes from time to time, and a search shows which OZ flights run on your dates. Search flights

Korea

Seoul (ICN) departures5 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

Asiana flies 67 aircraft. Short and medium routes use 11 Airbus A321-200s and 13 A321neos. Long-haul and busy regional routes use 14 Airbus A330-300s, 15 Airbus A350-900s, eight Boeing 777-200ERs and six Airbus A380-800s. More A321neos and A350s were on order before the merger. Card figures are as of July 2026, from published fleet records. Asiana sells five classes. First Suite is on the A380, flown on routes such as Los Angeles, New York, Sydney and Frankfurt. Business Smartium is the lie-flat business cabin on the Boeing 777-200ER, and a standard Business cabin is fitted on the A330. Economy is called Travel class. Most international flights have no first class, and domestic flights are single-class. Card figures are as of July 2026, from published fleet records.

  • Airbus A321-200 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
  • Airbus A330-300 Wide-body · 14 in service Regional and medium-haul routes
  • Airbus A350-900 Wide-body · 15 in service Newest long-haul wide-bodies
  • Airbus A380-800 Wide-body (double-deck) · 6 in service Busy long-haul routes
  • Boeing 777-200ER Wide-body · 8 in service Older long-haul wide-bodies

Cabin classes

On Asiana you can choose from First Suite, Business Smartium, Business and Travel Class, depending on the route and the aircraft.

First Suite A380

First class suites

Offered on the A380 on routes such as Los Angeles, New York, Sydney and Frankfurt.

Private suiteLounge access

Business Smartium Long-haul

Lie-flat business

Asiana’s long-haul business class.

Lie-flat seatLounge access

Business Regional

Regional business

Business class on regional aircraft.

Priority services

Travel Class All flights

Economy

Economy with Korean and Western meals on most international flights.

Free meals on international flights

Asiana Club

Earn points on OZ flights with Asiana Club, which you can join on the Asiana website.

Asiana Club has five tiers (Silver, Gold, Diamond, Diamond Plus and Platinum). Members earn miles on Asiana and Star Alliance flights. Because Asiana is merging with Korean Air, check the airline’s website for changes to the programme.

Asiana Club had five tiers: Silver, Gold, Diamond, Diamond Plus and Platinum. Earning miles on paid Asiana flights ended on 15 October 2026, while award redemptions, upgrades and elite benefits run until 16 December 2026.

After the merger, miles earned by flying convert into Korean Air SKYPASS miles at 1:1, and miles earned through partners such as credit cards convert at 1:0.82. Korea's Fair Trade Commission approved this plan on 15 September 2026. Converted miles keep their original expiry rules and are honoured for ten years from the integration date. Diamond Plus and Platinum members move to a new SKYPASS tier, Morning Calm Select, with SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits.

Baggage allowance

On Asiana, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your OZ e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Expect the allowance on Asiana to change with distance and cabin: higher cabins include more than basic economy on the same flight. Look up your route on the baggage page of flyasiana.com.

Baggage allowance depends on the route and cabin and is shown in your booking. For flights after 16 December 2026, Korean Air's rules apply, so check both airlines' baggage pages if your trip is close to the changeover. Online check-in runs on flyasiana.com and the Asiana app until the merger, and from Incheon both airlines' terminal assignments can change, so confirm your terminal before you travel.

Pro tip: if your OZ fare comes without a hold bag, buy one in your booking before you fly; airport prices for extra bags are usually higher.
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Online Check-in

The four steps below take you from your Asiana booking to the gate, whether you depart from ICN or another airport on its network.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for OZ flights is on the official Asiana website. You need the OZ booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic OZ passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Asiana check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Hand in checked luggage at the Asiana counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.

    Asiana counter
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper Asiana fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Try midweek OZ flights

    Compare a full week of Asiana departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak holiday dates

    Fares rise around Chuseok, Lunar New Year and the summer holidays. Book early for those dates.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Price the bundle, not the base fare

    The lowest OZ fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Book busy Asiana routes early

    Popular Asiana flights fill the cheaper fares first, so give yourself several weeks of lead time on busy routes.

    Popular routes
  5. 05

    Join Asiana Club

    Add an Asiana Club number to your booking so points from your OZ flights are credited.

    Before you fly

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    Search Asiana alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Everything travellers ask before flying Asiana Airlines.
We checked these Asiana answers with the airline’s own pages and public airline records on 10 October 2026.

Getting there

Yes. Korean Air completed its acquisition of a 63.88 percent stake in Asiana in December 2024. Asiana is due to be fully integrated into Korean Air by the end of 2026, and it continues to operate under its own brand until then.

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