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Founded
1988
Headquarters
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Alliance
Star Alliance
Asiana Airlines is South Korea's second-largest airline, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Seoul. Operating an extensive network of international and domestic routes, Asiana connects passengers across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania from its primary hub at Incheon International Airport.
The airline is a member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance, and has earned a strong reputation for in-flight service and cabin quality. Asiana has received multiple Skytrax awards recognizing it as one of the top airlines in the world.
In recent years, Asiana Airlines has been subject to a major acquisition process, with Korean Air pursuing a merger that has undergone extensive regulatory review across multiple jurisdictions. The outcome of this consolidation is expected to significantly reshape the South Korean aviation landscape.
Hubs & network
Asiana Airlines operates primarily from Incheon International Airport (ICN), with a secondary hub at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) for domestic and short-haul routes.
Fleet
Asiana Airlines operates a fleet that includes Airbus A380, A350, A330, and A321 aircraft, as well as Boeing 747 and 767 freighters for cargo operations.
Notable facts
- ›Asiana Airlines was founded on February 17, 1988, originally under the name Seoul Air International.
- ›The airline has received Skytrax 5-Star Airline ratings and multiple awards for cabin and service quality.
- ›Asiana is a founding or key member of the Star Alliance, one of the world's largest airline alliances.
- ›Korean Air announced a takeover bid for Asiana Airlines in 2020, with regulatory approvals spanning multiple countries.
- ›Asiana operates both passenger and cargo services, with a dedicated freighter fleet serving global logistics routes.
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