After 23 years, Asiana Airlines will officially exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time, following its acquisition by Korean Air. The unified brand launches a day later that month.
In a media release, Lufthansa Group, a founding member and leading participants of Star Alliance, noted that it had prepared early for this transition to ensure continuity for customers, including the reprotection of existing tickets from September 2026 on Korean Air.
Customers enrolled in any Star Alliance member airlines’ frequent flyer programme may continue to earn miles on Asiana Airlines-operated flights departing on or before 15 October 2026.
Customers may also continue to redeem miles for Star Alliance award tickets and upgrades on Asiana Airlines for travel completed on or before 16 December 2026, subject to the redemption policies and timelines of their respective frequent flyer programme.
Additionally, Star Alliance gold and silver status customers may continue to enjoy alliance status benefits, including priority services, when travelling on Asiana Airlines until 16 December, 2026.
With this departure, Star Alliance will comprise 25 member airlines – of which 14 will continue to operate to and from Incheon International Airport.