# Korean Air 28 signals tagged Korean Air (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) ## Air France plans 29,000-square-foot lounge at JFK for early 2027 Sep 15 · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, Air France, EVA Air, KLM, Korean Air, SAS, Delta SkyMiles, Flying Blue, SkyTeam, JFK SkyTeam Elite Plus members and Air France-KLM business-class passengers will get Air France's largest lounge outside Paris when JFK's new Terminal One opens. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-to-open-29-000-square-foot-lounge-at-jfk-s-new-terminal-one) ## 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) ## Star Alliance will convert Asiana’s Incheon lounge in 4Q 2026 Sep 8 · 1 source · Asiana, Korean Air, Star Alliance, Incheon, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change Eligible Star Alliance passengers will keep a dedicated Terminal 1 lounge at Incheon after Asiana leaves the alliance on December 16, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-incheon-terminal-1-west-lounge-to-become-star-alliance-lounge-in-q4-2026) ## 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) ## JAL takes first foreign-airline stake in Korean Air parent Sep 5 · 1 source · JAL, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Japan, South Korea, airline, partnership, industry news Japan Airlines bought an undisclosed stake in Hanjin KAL, Korean Air's parent, which is its first investment in a foreign airline. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/japan-airlines-acquires-stake-in-korean-air-s-parent-expanded-partnership-coming) ## 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) ## Alaska Atmos buy-miles sale offers up to 100% through Aug 20 Aug 19 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Condor, Korean Air, Oneworld, Philippine Airlines, STARLUX, Atmos Rewards, US, promotion, airline Alaska Airlines is selling Atmos Rewards miles for 1.88 US cents at a 100% bonus through 11:59 PM PT on August 20, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-buy-miles-mystery-sale-up-to-100-bonus-until-august-20-2026) ## 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) ## Emirates Skywards 25% Off Partner Award Sale – Book July 24 – August 9, 2026 Jul 25 · 1 source · Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Bangkok Airways, Condor Flugdienst GmbH, Copa Airlines, Emirates, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Garuda Indonesia Emirates Skywards members save 25% on miles for economy awards with partners like JAL, United, and Qantas. Bookings must be issued between July 24 and August 9, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-25-off-partner-award-sale-book-july-24-august-9-2026) ## Delta's Asia Growth: Capacity Outpaces Yield as United Exec Comments on Competition Jul 24 · 1 source · American, Delta, Korean Air, United, Asia, Hong Kong, Manila, Pacific, Singapore, airline Delta's Pacific capacity growth (8%) outpaced yield growth (7%) in Q2 2026, contrasting with United's stronger yield performance. United's CCO noted new Delta competition on LA-HKG is struggling to fill planes [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-s-asia-growth-capacity-outpaces-yield-as-united-exec-comments-on-competiti) ## Korean Air Business Class Meal Service: YouTuber Apologizes for Ordering 20 Meals Jul 20 · 1 source · Korean Air, other, airline, safety & operations, other relevant news A popular mukbang YouTuber apologized after a video went viral showing him ordering nearly 20 meals during a 15-hour Korean Air Business Class flight, sparking debate over crew burden and passenger etiquette [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-business-class-meal-service-youtuber-apologizes-for-ordering-20-meals) ## 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) ## Delta Aims to Surpass United as Leading U.S. Carrier Across the Pacific Jun 8 · 1 source · ANA, Delta, Korean Air, United, Hong Kong, Manila, Pacific, United States, airline, partnership Delta President Peter Carter stated the airline's goal to become the leading U.S. carrier across the Pacific, acknowledging United as a key competitor. This ambition implies significant capacity growth to close a ~$4B revenue gap [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-aims-to-surpass-united-as-leading-u-s-carrier-across-the-pacific) ## Weekly Review: June 06, 2026 Jun 6 · 1 source · Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, BermudAir, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines This week's digest covers Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld in 2027, Qatar resuming Philadelphia flights, Aeroplan award chart devaluation, and new Delta Amex welcome offers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/weekly-review-june-06-2026) ## Alaska & Korean Air File for Codeshare Partnership Jun 3 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Asia, Bangkok, Busan, Delhi, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Seattle Alaska Airlines and Korean Air have filed with the DOT to launch a codeshare agreement, allowing Alaska to place its code on Korean Air flights from Seoul to several Asian destinations [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-korean-air-file-for-codeshare-partnership) ## 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) ## Alaska Airlines Buy Miles Sale Ends May 2 with Up to 100% Bonus May 1 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Condor, Korean Air, Oneworld, Starlux, Atmos Rewards, US, promotion, airline, loyalty program Alaska Airlines' Buy Miles promotion ends May 2, 2026, offering up to 100% bonus points. Non-elite members are capped at 150,000 miles/year [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-miles-more-buy-miles-60-bundle-bonus-until-may-31-2026) ## New SkyTeam Lounge Opens in Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 Apr 22 · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, SkyTeam, Vietnam Airlines SkyTeam has unveiled its new flagship lounge in Frankfurt's non-Schengen Terminal 3. The 550 sqm facility seats 126 guests and offers premium amenities for eligible passengers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/new-skyteam-lounge-opens-at-frankfurt-airport-terminal-3) ## Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 Opens, Phased Airline Move Begins April 23 Apr 22 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MEA, Qatar Airways, Saudia Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 officially opened on April 22, 2026, with airlines transitioning from Terminal 2 in phases from April 23 through June 9, 2026. A new SkyTeam lounge is confirmed in the non-Schengen area [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/frankfurt-airport-terminal-3-opens-with-phased-airline-transition-starting-april) ## Korean Air Unveils New First Class Lounge at Incheon with Private Suites Apr 16 · 1 source · Korean Air, Incheon Airport (ICN), policy change, airline, service policy change Korean Air is opening its new First Class lounge at Incheon Airport on April 17, 2026. The 921 sqm facility features 11 private suites, wellness zones, and a la carte dining [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-opens-new-first-class-lounge-at-incheon-on-april-17) ## Korean Air Reopens Redesigned LAX Lounge on March 6, 2026 Mar 1 · 1 source · Korean Air, Miler Club, SkyTeam, LAX, hotel, airline, loyalty program, hotel opening Korean Air is reopening its renovated LAX lounge on March 6, 2026, following a $45 million, 22-month redevelopment. The new 18,000 sq ft facility features separate First Class and Miler Club areas with enhanced dining and amenities [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-lounge-lax-reopens-march-6-after-45m-redevelopment) Canonical URL: https://thetravelsignal.com/tag/korean-air