Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul to merge in March 2027
South Korean low-cost carriers Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul have approved plans to combine under a single airline, provisionally known as “Unified...
Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance in December 2026 as network realignment begins
Asiana Airlines will formally exit the Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ending a 23-year membership that began in 2003.
The alliance confirmed that it...
Budapest gains new Seoul link as Asiana Airlines launches direct flights
Budapest Airport has expanded its long-haul network with the arrival of Asiana Airlines, which launched a new twice-weekly direct service to Seoul on April...
Asiana Airlines flight lands safely in Hong Kong after powerbank fire on board
Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 from Seoul Incheon to Hong Kong (Airbus A350-900 reg. HL8308) landed safely on Thursday evening after a passenger’s portable powerbank...
Korean Air–Asiana merger: 10 routes to be reassigned to prevent monopoly
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the redistribution of 10 monopolised routes operated by Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will begin soon...
Asiana Airlines criticised for mislabeling Ukrainian cities as Russian on in-flight map
Asiana Airlines is facing backlash after its in-flight entertainment system incorrectly showed Ukrainian cities Dnipro (formerly Dniepropetrovsk) and Donetsk as part of Russia. The...
Korean (Air) unveils new branding following Asiana Airlines acquisition
Korean Air has officially introduced a refreshed livery and corporate branding as part of its strategic transformation following the $1.3 billion acquisition of Asiana...
Korean Air selects Air Incheon as the preferred bidder for Asiana Airlines’ cargo business
Korean Air has chosen Air Incheon as the preferred bidder for Asiana Airlines' cargo freighter business, following a decision by its Board of Directors...
Fiji Airways Airbus A350 damaged in alleged hit-and-run incident at LAX
In an incident at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), a Fiji Airways Airbus A350-900 aircraft (registered DQ-FAI) sustained significant damage to its right outer elevator...
European Commission approves the acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air, subject to conditions
The European Commission has granted conditional approval for the acquisition of Asiana Airlines Inc. by Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., following an in-depth investigation....
Asiana passenger arrested for opening plane door during flight in South Korea
A man has been arrested for opening the emergency door of an Asiana Airlines flight as it was landing in South Korea.As it was...
European Commission has objections against merger of Korean Air and Asiana
Mergers: Commission sends Korean Air Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of Asiana
The European Commission has informed Korean Air of its preliminary view that...
Korean Air receives approval from China on Asiana acquisition
The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) announced its approval of Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines on December...
Korean Air postpones merger with Asiana to 2024 – Update
Korean Air has delayed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines to 2024. Indeed, there are several obstacles in the way, including monopoly issues and the...
WFS investment in Milan Malpensa earns Asiana Airlines’ cargo contract
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won the handling contract for Asiana Airlines’ freighter services at Milan-Malpensa Airport.
The airline operates three Boeing 747 freighter flights...
In a deal worth $1.6 billion, Korean Air acquires Asiana Airlines
On 16 November, the South-Korean Government and the Korea Development Bank (KDB) announced the acquisition of Asiana Airlines by Korean Air. The board of...
[Analysis] South Korean aviation sector shows positive signs in Q2 but full recovery will take time, says GlobalData
The South Korean aviation sector, which had witnessed a sharp decline in the first quarter (Q1) due to COVID-19 pandemic, is showing signs of...
WFS helps South Korea thank Belgium’s volunteers for their support during the Korean War
WFS in Brussels, Belgium, recently handled a special diplomatic shipment of 20,000 face masks for South Korea. The high-quality masks are a gift to...
Airbus A350 becomes the long-haul flagship model for Asiana Airlines
11th A350 introduced and placed on routes to the Americas and EuropeThe A350-900, introduced by Asiana Airlines in 2017, has become its flagship on...
Engine of Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 catches fire at Seoul Airport, South Korea
On 18 October, an Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 (HL7635) was waiting at the gate at Seoul Incheon Airport, South Korea for flight OZ202 to...