What happened
- Star Alliance mileage accrual and elite benefits for Asiana Club members will end.
- Asiana is voiding all future Star Alliance tickets issued by Asiana Club, requiring passengers to cancel or rebook.
- Refunds and mileage reinstatements are available without penalty fees for unused tickets.
- Miles & Benefits programs have roughly six months to utilize miles within the alliance.
- It remains unclear how tickets issued by partner programs (e.g., United Mileage Plus, ANA Mileage Club) on Asiana flights will be handled post-exit.
- Star Alliance mileage earning for partners ends earlier on October 15, 2026
Asiana Airlines has confirmed its official exit from Star Alliance effective December 16, 2026, at 23:59 KST, following its integration with SkyTeam member Korean Air. Key changes include:
Sources add · 1
- One Mile at a Time: Nuts: Asiana Refuses To Honor Existing Award Tickets After Star Alliance Exit In late 2026, the Asiana Airlines brand will disappear , given that the airline has been acquired by Korean Air, as part of some major cons…