Asiana Airlines
Over the last three decades or so, Asiana Airlines has established itself as a key player in South Korean commercial aviation. The carrier operates a diverse mix of Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies and widebodies, alongside a dedicated cargo fleet. Now a member of the Star Alliance, it serves more than 80 destinations in nearly 30 countries. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Asiana Airlines
- IATA/ICAO Code
- OZ/AAR
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1988
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- CEO
- Han Chang-soo
- Country
- South Korea
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Only 7 Nautical Miles Shorter: Asiana Launches The New World's Shortest Airbus A380 Route
Catch it while you can, as it won't be around for long.
Goodbye Queen! Asiana Airlines Marks Its Last Boeing 747 Passenger Flight
Now only Air China in East Asia uses the 747-400 in a passenger role.
Asiana Airlines To Retire Its Last Boeing 747-400 Next Month
Asiana Airlines has operated a total of three passenger Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
Double Airbus A380s: Asiana To Deploy The Superjumbo On Both LAX Flights
The carrier will start deploying two A380s to LAX from March 1.
Korean Air Could Retire Its Airbus A220s Following Merger With Asiana Airlines
This would make Korean Air the second airline to retire its A220 fleet, following EgyptAir's sale of its 12 A220-300s to Azorra.
Melbourne Airport And Asiana To Strengthen Airbus A350 Seoul Sisters Route
The airport has secured a second seasonal service that will start in July and run to September.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 205: US Seizes A Boeing 747, SAS Launches A Mystery Points Plane
Join Tom and Jake for the latest from the world of aviation.
Korean Air-Asiana Airlines Merger Gains European Approval
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have agreed to certain divestments to satisfy the EU's competition regulators.
Korean Air-Asiana Merger Green Lit By Japanese Authorities
An EU decision is expected next month, leaving just US authorities remaining.
Korean Air & Asiana Merger: What's The Latest?
Four routes to Europe and its cargo unit are expected to be sold, paving the way for the European Unions antitrust approval.
Asiana Airlines Wants To Weigh International Passengers Again
The program will run until the end of the month.
Korean Air Wants To Finalize Asiana Merger In 2024
The merger proposal was first announced in November 2020.
Which Airlines Will Fly The Passenger Boeing 747 In 2024?
As of January 2024, a total of 50 airframes remain in active passenger service with five airlines across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Airbus A350 Adventures: Asiana Inaugurates Melbourne-Seoul Flights
Asiana Airlines will become Melbourne Airport's (MEL) 38th airline.
Roundup: The Most Important Aviation News From Asia In 2023
The biggest stories from around the continent this year.
Getting There: European Commission Official Reports Positive Progress In Asiana-Korean Air Merger
The airlines still require the approval from US and Japanese authorities.
South Korean Airlines Now Have To Warn Passengers Not To Open Doors In Flight
A new preflight announcement aboard South Korean airlines' flights will warn passengers against opening the aircraft emergency exits in flight.
Rare Jumbos: Which Airlines Still Have Passenger Boeing 747s?
With the Queen of the Skies becoming increasingly rare, which airlines still operate the Boeing 747?
Soon To Join Korean Air? The History Of Asiana Airlines
From operating only domestic services to becoming South Korea's second-largest airline, how might Asiana Airlines' history shape its future?