Asiana passengers can use mileage on Korean Air for 10 years

Asiana Airlines passengers can retain their current mileage and utilize it on Korean Air-operated flights for a decade following the companies' merger, according to a mileage integration plan approved by Korea's antitrust regulator. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) greenlit Korean Air's revised plan with conditions designed to safeguard consumer benefits and increase mileage redemption opportunities post the Dec.

17 merger. Under the arrangement, Asiana mileage will be maintained independently for ten years post the merger, even as Asiana dissolves as an independent entity. Customers are not obligated to immediately convert their Asiana mileage into Korean Air's system. Throughout the ten-year period, existing Asiana redemption standards and expiration rules will remain in place.

Moreover, Asiana customers will be able to employ their mileage across all Korean Air-operated routes for award tickets, seat upgrades, mileage-and-cash transactions, and shopping. Those who opt to convert their Asiana mileage can do so at any time within the ten-year window. Earnings from flight activities will also be accounted for.