# Asiana Airlines 17 signals tagged Asiana Airlines (airline). ## Star Alliance will convert Asiana's Incheon lounge in Q4 2026 Sep 15 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Club, SKYPASS, Star Alliance, Incheon, airline, loyalty program, industry news Asiana leaves Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, and Aeroplan members can earn on the carrier only through October 15, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-to-open-branded-lounge-at-incheon-as-asiana-exits-alliance) ## Korean Air turns on free Starlink Wi-Fi on four widebodies Sep 15 · 2 sources · Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Korean Air, SkyPass, East Asia, North America, Southeast Asia, other Korean Air switched on complimentary Starlink for all cabins on September 15, 2026, and is targeting its fleet and former Asiana aircraft by the end of 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-begins-free-starlink-wi-fi-rollout-on-september-15-2026) ## Korean Air keeps Asiana miles separate for 10 years Sep 15 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Club, SKYPASS, Americas, Oceania, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition Existing Asiana members can convert flight miles to SKYPASS at 1:1 and partner miles at 1:0.82, with unused balances rolling over in 2036. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-receives-kftc-approval-for-asiana-mileage-integration) ## Korean Air will convert Asiana bookings from 17 December 2026 Sep 14 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program, industry news Passengers ticketed on Asiana for 17 December 2026 or later will be moved onto Korean Air flight numbers as Asiana exits Star Alliance. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-to-convert-asiana-flight-numbers-to-ke-from-december-17-2026) ## Star Alliance lounge at Incheon expected in late December 2026 Sep 8 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Priority Pass, Star Alliance, Seoul, other, airline, loyalty program, other relevant news Star Alliance Gold and premium cabin passengers of 14 airlines will use Asiana Business Lounge West at Incheon Terminal 1 from the second half of December 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-to-open-new-seoul-incheon-lounge-in-former-asiana-space) ## Asiana's first A321 flies in Korean Air paint ahead of Dec 17 merger Sep 7 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news Elite benefits and award space tied to Asiana will give way to Korean Air when the carriers become one airline on December 17, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/first-asiana-aircraft-repainted-in-korean-air-livery-ahead-of-december-17-merger) ## Korean Air Group starts free Starlink Wi-Fi from 1 September 2026 Sep 2 · 1 source · Air Busan, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Korean Air, North America, Oceania, policy change, airline, service policy change Korean Air and Asiana will offer free Starlink WiFi in all cabins on the 777 300ER and A350 900 long haul jets from 1 September 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-group-airlines-rolling-out-free-starlink-in-flight-wi-fi-from-septemb) ## Thai ROP ends Asiana earning 15 October and awards 16 December Aug 26 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Asiana Club, Royal Orchid Plus, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program Royal Orchid Plus members earn miles on Asiana flights only through 15 October 2026 and may book award seats for travel through 16 December 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-royal-orchid-plus-warns-of-asiana-star-alliance-exit-mileage-accrual-and-aw) ## Korean Air and Asiana approve merger for December 17, 2026 Aug 12 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Mileage Plan, Star Alliance, US, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news Frequent flyer program integration remains unresolved even as the combined airline is set to launch on December 17, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-and-asiana-shareholders-approve-merger-completion-set-for-december-17) ## Korean Air May Continue Asiana’s Frequent Flier Program Past Merger Amid Regulatory Delays Jul 15 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Mileage Plan, Morning Calm, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, South Korea, US, loyalty program Asiana Mileage Plan members are losing Star Alliance earning and redemption benefits as the airline exits the alliance in December 2026, with full program integration into Korean Air delayed by antitrust regulators [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-may-continue-asianas-frequent-flier-program-past-merger-amid-regulato) ## Asiana Airlines Announces Star Alliance Exit Effective December 16, 2026, Voids All Future Star Award Tickets Jun 24 · 2 sources · ANA, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines, ANA Mileage Club, Asiana Club, Miles & Benefits, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, United Mileage Plus Asiana Airlines will officially depart Star Alliance on December 16, 2026. The carrier is voiding all future Star Alliance tickets issued by Asiana Club, a provision not seen with previous carrier exits [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-airlines-announces-star-alliance-exit-effective-december-16-2026-voids-al) ## Star Alliance Confirms Asiana’s Exit On December 16, 2026 (Miles Earning Ends On October 15) Jun 23 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance, Asiana Miles, Seoul, loyalty program, policy change, airline Star Alliance confirms Asiana Airlines will exit the alliance on December 16, 2026. Members can earn miles on Asiana flights until October 15, 2026, and redeem miles/status benefits until December 16 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-confirms-asianas-exit-on-december-16-2026-miles-earning-ends-on-oc) ## Asiana Brand to Disappear December 17, 2026, Merged into Korean Air May 14 · 3 sources · ANA, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Delta, Korean Air, Aeroplan, Asiana Club, Korean Air SkyPass, SkyTeam, Star Alliance Asiana Airlines will cease to exist as a separate brand on December 17, 2026, fully integrating into Korean Air. This marks Asiana's exit from Star Alliance and move to SkyTeam [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-brand-to-disappear-merge-into-korean-air-on-december-17-2026) ## Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Now Includes US & Canada Residents May 13 · 5 sources · Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, KLM Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-paid-status-match-now-live-for-us-and-canada-resident) ## Flying Blue Paid Status Match Adds BA UK and Aegean, Removes Asian Carriers May 1 · 6 sources · Aegean Airlines, Air China, Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Hainan Airlines Air France-KLM's Flying Blue updated its paid status match: BA UK elites are back, Aegean is added, but Asiana, Ethiopian, and Hainan are removed. Valid for 12 months [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-chase-points-to-air-france-klm-flying-blue-with-20-bonus-worth-it) ## Star Alliance Opens New Lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3 Apr 28 · 1 source · ANA, Air China, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines Star Alliance has opened a new 1,400 sqm lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3, featuring a 700 sqm outdoor garden and 24-hour access for eligible passengers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-opens-new-lounge-at-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport-termina) ## Air Canada Aeroplan Award Chart Changes Effective June 1, 2026 Apr 26 · 2 sources · ANA, Aeroplan, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Asia, Atlantic, Canada Air Canada Aeroplan is increasing award costs by 10-20% for most routes, with some seeing increases up to 67%, effective June 1, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/upcoming-changes-to-the-aeroplan-flight-reward-chart-in-june-2026) Canonical URL: https://thetravelsignal.com/tag/asiana-airlines