Korean Air has signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration, becoming the first Korean airline to join the global initiative to counter illegal wildlife trafficking through the transportation sector. Established in March […]
Korean Air and Delta expand 'seamless baggage transfer' to Seattle and Los Angeles…
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker14 Jul
Korean Air achieved a record-high second-quarter revenue of KRW 5.0199 trillion (USD 3.2565 billion), an increase of KRW 1.034 trillion year-on-year. Operating profit, however, declined by KRW 137.1 billion year-on-year […]
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 JunAviationNews – The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has launched a specialized, large-scale defensive training exercise focused on tracking and neutralizing an incoming swarm...
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
Following its planned integration into Korean Air, Asiana Airlines will formally leave the Star Alliance on December 16, 2026.
AviationSource News•Len Varley24 JunAviation News – Asiana Airlines will officially withdraw from Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, marking the final step of its integration into Korean Air....
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines are expanding their “Seamless Baggage Transfer” service from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Seamless […]
Korean Air has been recognised for its in-flight wine programme after winning six awards at the 2026 Cellars in the Sky Awards, organised by Business Traveller. The annual awards celebrate excellence in airline wine and beverage offerings, with entries judged by a panel of wine experts, including critics, winemakers, wine lecturers and wine traders. The […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis23 Jun
Korean Air announced that it has expanded its Seamless Baggage Transfer service with Delta Air Lines to two…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim23 JunSince 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...
South Korean carrier will exit alliance in December after more than two decades of membership
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jun
Korean Air wins six accolades at 2026 Cellars in the Sky: Korean Air has earned six awards at the 2026 Cellars in the Sky Awards, including one gold, four bronze […]
Korean Air expands First Class pre-order meal service …
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker16 Jun