Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines (OZ), South Korea's premier full-service carrier and a proud Star Alliance member since 2003, was founded on February 17, 1988, as Seoul Airlines by the Kumho Asiana Group to challenge Korean Air's dominance. Launching operations later that year with Boeing 737s to Busan, it rapidly expanded internationally to Japan, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. by the early 1990s. Headquartered in Seoul's Gangseo District, Asiana hubs at Incheon International Airport (ICN)—one of the world's best—and Gimpo International (GMP) for domestic flights, with Jeju (CJU) as a focus city.

Today, Asiana serves 90 international and 14 domestic passenger routes across Asia, Europe, North America, and cargo to 27 destinations in 78 cities. Its network emphasizes seamless connections via ICN, with key transpacific gateways like Los Angeles and New York, European links to Frankfurt and London, and dense Asian coverage including China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Distinctive for Skytrax 5-Star certification (held for over 16 years), Asiana excels in personalized Korean hospitality, premium amenities like pajamas and pre-order meals in First and Business 'Smartium' classes, and a modern fleet blending Airbus A350s/A380s with Boeing 777s.

The airline's Asiana Club loyalty program offers elite tiers up to Platinum, with subsidiaries Air Busan and Air Seoul handling low-cost operations. Amid a 2024 acquisition by Korean Air (full integration by end-2026), Asiana maintains operations while transitioning fleets and brands, ensuring continued high standards in service, cuisine, and product quality that earn consistent 4/5 passenger ratings.