Asiana Airlines

One of the South Korea’s major airlines, Asiana Airlines, is headquartered inside the Asiana Town building in Seoul. Asiana Airlines started its operation on 17th February 1988 and since then, it has accumulated a fleet strength of 86 aircraft. Asiana Airlines caters close to 108 destinations across various countries around the world and this number is set to grow with every passing day. As a member of Star Alliance, it operates on 14 domestic and 90 international passenger routes, and 27 cargo routes throughout Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. Asiana is also currently an official sponsor of the South Korea national football team and The Presidents Cup, 2015.

In addition to Star Alliance members, Asiana Airlines now also has new codeshare agreements with airlines like: Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Seychelles, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, and so on.
 
The Asiana Airlines fleet consists of the aircraft models like Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-100, Airbus A321-200, and Airbus A330-300.

Asiana Airlines has also been a recipient of many awards and recognition. The company, in 1996, was awarded first in class certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO for meeting criteria ISO 14001, and also the "first environmentally friendly company within the service industry" by the Ministry of Environment. Air Transport World (ATW awarded Asiana the "Airline of the Year" award, which is considered to be one of the most honourable awards in the airline industry and later in May 2010, Asiana Airlines was named the best airline in the world by Skytrax, at the 2010 World Airline Awards.

Asiana Airlines-Baggage Allowance

All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. In addition to a personal item (overcoat, laptop, purse passengers are allowed carry-on bags, as long as the total of all carry-on items does not exceed 115cm (45 inches with a maximum weight of 10kg (22 pounds.

For passengers traveling to/from the US, US territories, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and South America, the baggage allowance includes 2 pieces, with the maximum dimensions being 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height. The maximum weight for economy class passengers is 50 lb/23 kg, while the maximum weight for First and Business Class passengers is 70 lb/32 kg.

For the detailed information on baggage allowance please check the official airline website.

Asiana Airlines-Check-in Requirements

With the Asiana Airlines online check-in facility, you can save time and hassle at the airport by checking in for your flight through the Asiana Airlines website, before your arrival at the airport. For international travel, Asiana Airlines recommends you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight.

For online/mobile check-in, customers are required to have a confirmed booking with an e-Ticket. Customers who booked as a group of more than 9 people, are not eligible for online/mobile check-in.