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Star Alliance to Open New Lounge
The alliance will step in at Incheon International Airport as outgoing member Asiana merges with Korean Air and joins SkyTeam.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile8 SeptAsiana Airlines
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Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance ahead of Korean Air merger
South Korean carrier will exit alliance in December after more than two decades of membership
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page 1 of 1AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile8 Sept
Star Alliance To Open New Seoul Incheon Lounge In Former Asiana Space
Star Alliance will open a new lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport in late 2026, taking over the former Asiana Business Lounge as Asiana exits the alliance.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig8 Sept
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines win approvals for merger
Korean Air’s board of directors and Asiana Airlines’ shareholders have formally approved the merger agreement, finalising a major milestone as the two airlines prepare to launch an integrated airline on […]
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Top airline news stories for August 12, 2026 (click the link for the full details): Air Canada reports its Q2 financial results Air France targets the retirement date for the remaining Airbus A318s The clock is ticking for Asiana Airlines, final merger date set New plan for Cabo Verde Airlines Neos plans to resume an […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum12 Aug
Korean Air, Asiana secure board and shareholder approvals for December merger
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have secured formal board and shareholder approvals for their long-anticipated merger. The approvals…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim12 AugA
Korean Air, Asiana approve merger
Korean Air’s board and Asiana Airlines’ shareholders have formally approved their merger agreement, clearing a key step towards the launch of the combined airline on December 17, 2026. Korean Air’s board ratified the agreement on August 12, under the small-scale consolidation provisions of Korea’s Commercial Act. At an extraordinary general meeting held the same day, […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm12 AugA
Stratos broadens airline portfolio
Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired three leased aircraft, adding Asiana Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Virgin Australia to its portfolio of airline customers while expanding its investor base. The acquisitions comprise an Airbus A321 (MSN 5173) leased to Asiana Airlines, a Boeing 737-800 (MSN 38875) leased to Southwest Airlines, and a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 38128) […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm8 JulTR
Asiana Airlines to Leave Star Alliance
Seoul-based airline, Asiana Airlines (Asiana), is to leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time. The airline’s departure will reduce the alliance’s membership to 25 airlines. Asiana is in the process of merging with Korean Air, with the process due to complete in December 2026. Seamless Departure Star Alliance, which Asiana was […]
Travel Radar•Lorna Rudge26 Jun
Asiana Airlines to Exit Star Alliance
Asiana Airlines, headquartered in Seoul, will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time. Since joining Star Alliance in 2003, Asiana Airlines has played a valued role in delivering seamless customer experiences across the network. On behalf of all member airlines, Star Alliance thanks Asiana Airlines and its employees for contributing to the exceptional customer experience that the Alliance is known for worldwide.
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 consolidation in the South Korean airline industry. With the brand disappearing, we knew that Asiana would leave Star Alliance, meaning the entire combined airline will become part of SkyTeam.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 Jun
Asiana Airlines to Exit Star Alliance in December 2026
Following its planned integration into Korean Air, Asiana Airlines will formally leave the Star Alliance on December 16, 2026.
AviationSource News•Len Varley24 JunAN
Asiana Airlines to Exit Star Alliance in Final Phase of Korean Air Merger
Aviation News – Asiana Airlines will officially withdraw from Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, marking the final step of its integration into Korean Air....
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Asiana to Leave Star Alliance
The Seoul-based carrier has been a member since 2003.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile23 Jun
Asiana Airlines to exit the Star Alliance
Asiana Airlines, headquartered in Seoul, will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders23 JunA
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 will continue operating with 14 member airlines serving Incheon International Airport, maintaining extensive connectivity from Seoul with more than 1,900 monthly flights to 29 destinations worldwide. In the transition period, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban23 JunAG
Following merger with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines will exit Star Alliance on December 16th
Since joining Star Alliance in 2003, Asiana Airlines has played a valued role in delivering seamless customer experiences across the network. Star Alliance and Asiana Airlines will work closely together...
Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance in December 2026
Asiana Airlines, Korea’s second largest airline, will leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, at midnight. The move…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros23 JunAsiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance ahead of Korean Air merger
South Korean carrier will exit alliance in December after more than two decades of membership
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jun