{"History":"Asiana Airlines was established on February 17, 1988, and began operations in December 1988 with flights to Busan. It was founded as part of the Kumho Asiana Group (금호아시아나그룹) to compete with the then state-owned Korean Air. The airline expanded rapidly in the 1990s, adding long-haul international routes. It joined the Star Alliance in 2003. In the late 2000s and 2010s, it faced financial difficulties, leading to a restructuring. In 2019, Kumho Asiana Group agreed to sell its controlling stake to Hyundai Development Company (HDC), but the deal ultimately fell through. In 2023, following severe liquidity issues, the airline entered a restructuring process led by the Korea Development Bank (KDB). In 2024, Korean Air's parent company, Hanjin KAL, successfully acquired Asiana Airlines, pending final regulatory approvals, aiming to integrate the two carriers.","Corporate Affairs":{"headquarters":"Asiana Airlines Town, 47, Osae-ro 76-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea","key_people":"Won Yoo-seok (CEO, as of 2024)","parent_company":"Kumho Asiana Group (historically), currently under restructuring with Korean Air acquisition pending.","alliance":"Star Alliance (since 2003)","subsidiaries":"Air Seoul, Air Busan (partial ownership)"},"Destinations and Network":"Asiana's primary hub is Incheon International Airport (ICN), with a secondary hub at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) for domestic flights. Its network spans Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Key long-haul destinations include Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Frankfurt (FRA), and London (LHR).","Fleet":"As of July 2024, Asiana Airlines operates an all-jet fleet consisting primarily of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The passenger fleet includes:","fleet_list":["Airbus A320 family (A320-200, A321-200, A321neo)","Airbus A350-900","Airbus A330-300","Boeing 767-300","Boeing 777-200ER/200F/300ER"],"Services_and_Products":{"cabins":"Asiana offers a multi-class configuration on most aircraft: First Class (Suite/Suite Solo on select routes), Business Class (lie-flat seats), Economy Class, and Premium Economy on select long-haul aircraft.","frequent_flyer_program":"Asiana Club","lounges":"Asiana operates lounges under the 'Asiana Lounge' name at Incheon, Gimpo, and several international airports.","catering":"Known for offering traditional Korean meals (Bibimbap) and premium Korean tea service.","in_flight_entertainment":"Star System IFE with AVOD on wide-body aircraft."},"Incidents_and_Accidents":"Asiana has maintained a generally good safety record. Its most notable accident was Asiana Airlines Flight 214, a Boeing 777-200ER that crashed on final approach to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on July 6, 2013, resulting in three fatalities and numerous injuries. The investigation cited pilot error and complex automation issues as primary causes.","See_Also":["Korean Air","Star Alliance","Incheon International Airport","Air Seoul","Air Busan","Kumho Asiana Group"],"References":"Citations would typically be placed here in a full wiki article, referencing news articles from sources like Yonhap News, The Korea Herald, aviation industry publications, and official company reports.","External_Links":"[Official Asiana Airlines Website","Asiana Airlines on Star Alliance","Asiana Airlines Fleet Details"]}