Asiana Airlines (OZ) ang second-largest na South Korean carrier — daily MNL-ICN at CEB-ICN service. Ngayon ay nasa ilalim na ng Korean Air ownership (acquisition completed 2024); patuloy ang brand separately during transition. Star Alliance member (transitioning), Asiana Club loyalty. Brand strength 6/10 sa PH market — natabunan ng KE post-merger pero operationally active pa rin.
Sa isang sulyap
- IATA / ICAO: OZ / AAR
- Bansa: South Korea · Alliance: Star Alliance (transitioning)
- PH hub airports: MNL (NAIA T1), CEB
- Filipino brand strength: 6/10
- Frequent flyer: Asiana Club (post-merger transition possible)
- OFW program: walang formal — standard 23 kg economy
Mga ruta mula sa Pilipinas
Ang Asiana ay nag-o-operate ng focused Seoul service ex-PH:
| Origin → Destination | Weekly | Block hours | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNL → ICN (Seoul Incheon) | ~7 | 4.0 | Daily |
| CEB → ICN | ~14 | 4.3 | 2x daily, Cebu international |
Mula sa ICN, pwedeng mag-connect ang kabayan via Star Alliance + Asiana network: LAX, SFO, SEA, JFK, ORD (US); LHR, CDG, FRA (Europe); SYD (Australia); plus Asia (NRT, HND, PVG, PEK, HKG, TPE, BKK, SIN, KUL). Post-merger, asahan ang schedule rationalization kasama ang Korean Air hanggang 2025-26.
OFW program
Walang formal na OFW program ang Asiana — ang Korea ay primarily isang EPS factory worker corridor (hindi DMW-OFW framework). Standard 23 kg economy na walang uplift. Ang Asiana Club ay valuable sa mga Star Alliance partners (Singapore Airlines, ANA, Lufthansa, Thai, EVA, United, Air Canada). Post-Korean Air merger, ang loyalty integration ay inaasahan sa 2025-26 — dapat i-monitor ng kasalukuyang Asiana Club members ang announcements re: miles transfer to SKYPASS o vice versa. Para sa Korea-bound Filipino, ang Asiana ay alternative sa Korean Air na may katulad na premium tier — typically PHP 1,000-3,000 mas mura RT economy MNL-ICN. Para sa balikbayan to US via ICN connection, ang Asiana ay competitive option vs PAL nonstop o KE — newer 777-300ER fleet, comfortable seat product, reliable ICN connection.
Baggage allowance — economy
| Class / Status | Allowance (kg) | Allowance (lbs) | Excess fee (PHP/kg approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 23 kg | 50.7 lbs | PHP 1,200-1,600 |
| Economy (transpacific connect) | 2× 23 kg | 2× 50.7 lbs | PHP 1,200-1,600 |
| Business Smartium | 32 kg + 32 kg | 70.5 + 70.5 lbs | n/a within limit |
| First Suite | 32 kg + 32 kg + 32 kg | 70.5 lbs ×3 | n/a within limit |
| Asiana Club Diamond bonus | +20 kg | +44 lbs | n/a within limit |
| Hand-carry | 10 kg | 22 lbs | strict sa NAIA T1 |
Note: para sa US connecting itineraries, piece concept ang allowance — 2 pieces × 23 kg = 46 kg total economy.
Paano nag-co-compare ang Asiana para sa Filipino travelers
Kontra Korean Air: very similar product post-merger; ang Asiana traditionally ay may slightly newer cabin product (Smartium business), ang KE may wider US network. Ang pricing ay usually within PHP 1,000-3,000. Kontra PAL sa MNL-ICN: ang PAL may Tagalog crew + MNL ground edge; ang Asiana may Star Alliance connectivity. Kontra Cebu Pacific 5J: full-service vs LCC — ang Asiana ay PHP 4,000-9,000 mas mahal pero may 23 kg baggage at meal included. Kontra Jin Air (LJ — LCC subsidiary ng Korean Air, ngayon ay nasa parehong parent): ang LJ ay mas mura LCC; ang Asiana ay premium service. Caveat para sa OFW: ang post-merger uncertainty ay nagiging dahilan na hindi na “default” choice ang Asiana — kapag may flexibility ka, lock in KE if available; ang Asiana naman ay para sa tipid alternative same week.
FAQ
Asiana merged sa Korean Air? Oo — completed late 2024. Magkahiwalay ang brands during transition; full integration 2025-26. Magkaiba pa rin ang Asiana Club at SKYPASS.
Anong PH cities? MNL at CEB — daily MNL-ICN; CEB-ICN 2x daily. Walang sa Clark/Davao/Iloilo.
Pinaka-mura para Korea? Hindi — Jin Air, Jeju Air, 5J, Z2 ay LCC alternatives mas mura. Asiana premium with included baggage.
Star Alliance pa ba? For now, oo — pero post-merger alliance shift posible 2025-26. Verify bago mag-book.
Asiana Club to SKYPASS? Pending pa ang integration plan; i-monitor ang official announcements — possible miles transfer mechanism 2025-26.
Mga kaugnay
- Manila to Seoul (MNL-ICN) →
- Cebu to Seoul (CEB-ICN) →
- OFW Flights Guide →
- Balikbayan Box vs Airline Comparison →
- Korean Air Carrier Guide →
Updated 9 May 2026. Ang FlyPilipinas ay 14-person Filipino editorial team. About the author →.