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....
The Seoul-based carrier has been a member since 2003.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile23 Jun
The carrier's exit coincides with its upcoming merger.
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 JunAsiana 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 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...
Asiana Airlines, Korea’s second largest airline, will leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, at midnight. The move…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros23 Jun
South Korean carrier will exit alliance in December after more than two decades of membership
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jun
A United Airlines passenger has recounted her experience of flying in a faulty Polaris seat with the Star Alliance carrier last October. The woman, named Cathy, purchased two business class (Polaris) seats to Beijing - the 2nd ticket for her adult daughter.Cathy was unfortunately forced to sit in a broken seat for the entire journey despite paying $7,388 per ticket. United’s compensation offer after the passenger complained? $650 in vouchers.
Philippine Airlines has announced it will join the oneworld airline alliance, becoming the union’s 16th member. The decision was revealed at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro on June 6th, 2026.