Asiana Airlines announced on June 23 that it will retain its membership in the Star Alliance until December 16. This extension comes as the airline prepares for its merger with Korean Air, scheduled for the following day.
Asiana joined the Star Alliance as its 15th member in 2003.
Asiana Club members will continue to earn Asiana miles when flying on Star Alliance flights until December 16. They will also retain existing benefits such as access to Star Alliance lounges and priority boarding services.
However, the conditions for redeeming earned miles for tickets on Star Alliance member airlines vary. Passengers must complete ticketing and boarding by the following deadlines: six airlines, including Lufthansa, by October 31; five airlines, including All Nippon Airways, by November 30; and nine airlines, including Singapore Airlines and United Airlines, by December 16. Four airlines, including Turkish Airlines, allow ticketing by December 16, with travel permitted until December 16 of the following year.
Following the merger, Asiana will transition to the SkyTeam alliance, which includes Korean Air.
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