Asiana Mileage Integration Finalized in South Korea
Travelers can rest assured that Asiana mileage will remain valid for use over the next 10 years following the final approval of the merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines in South Korea. The South Korean Fair Trade Commission approved the integration plan, establishing clear conversion rates and expanded usage options for members ahead of the official December 17 launch.
Mileage Conversion Rates and 10-Year Separate Management
Under the approved guidelines, members holding Asiana mileage accumulated through actual flights can convert them at a 1:1 ratio into Korean Air SkyPass miles. Meanwhile, partner accumulations such as credit card points will convert at a 1:0.82 ratio. Asiana members are not forced to convert immediately; existing Asiana miles will be managed separately for 10 years, retaining their original expiration rules and deduction standards. Members can choose to convert their entire balance at any time during this decade, after which any remaining miles will automatically transition to Korean Air.
Expanded Perks and Tier Status Re-evaluation
Members converting their miles will have their flight histories combined to re-evaluate tier status, potentially bumping frequent flyers into higher brackets like Morning Calm. Korean Air is expanding its elite structure to four tiers by introducing ‘Morning Calm Select.’ Furthermore, the scope of mileage use is widening significantly; Asiana miles can now be used across all routes operated by the integrated Korean Air, including exclusive long-haul routes to the US and Europe, ensuring robust value preservation for passengers.
