{"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 (now separated from the group) to introduce competition in the South Korean airline industry, which was then dominated by Korean Air. The airline expanded rapidly in the 1990s, adding international routes across Asia, North America, and Europe. It joined the Star Alliance in 2003. In recent years, the airline has faced financial difficulties. In 2020, Kumho Asiana Group agreed to sell its controlling stake to Hyundai Development Company (HDC), but the deal ultimately fell through. In 2023, the Korean Development Bank (KDB) announced a plan for Korean Air to acquire Asiana Airlines, a merger currently undergoing regulatory approvals worldwide.","Corporate Affairs":{"headquarters":"Asiana Airlines Town, Osoe-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea","key_people":"Won Yoo-seok (CEO)","parent":"Kumho Industrial (under a creditors' committee led by the Korean Development Bank following debt restructuring)","subsidiaries":"Air Seoul, Air Busan (partial ownership)"},"Destinations and Network":"Asiana Airlines operates an extensive international network spanning Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. Its main hub is Incheon International Airport (ICN), with a secondary hub at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) for domestic flights. Key long-haul destinations include Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Frankfurt (FRA), and London (LHR). The airline also operates a dense network within Asia, serving major cities in China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia.","Fleet":"Asiana Airlines operates an all-widebody and narrowbody Airbus fleet for passenger operations. As of [Date needs updating - please verify with latest sources], the passenger fleet includes:","fleet_list":["Airbus A320neo","Airbus A321neo","Airbus A350-900","Airbus A330-300","Airbus A380-800 (being phased out)","Boeing 747-400 (cargo)"],"Services_and_Classes":"Asiana Airlines offers a multi-class configuration on its aircraft: First Class (Suite/Sleeper Seat on select aircraft), Business Class (fully flat seats on long-haul routes), Economy Class, and Economy Class with more legroom (Smartium Class on domestic routes). The airline is known for its in-flight service, often receiving high ratings for cabin cleanliness and hospitality. It offers a traditional Korean bibimbap meal as a signature in-flight option.","Loyalty_Program":"Asiana Club is the airline's frequent-flyer program. Members earn miles (called 'Club Points') for flights with Asiana and Star Alliance partners, which can be redeemed for award tickets, upgrades, and other services. Top-tier members (Diamond, Platinum) receive benefits such as lounge access and priority services.","Incidents_and_Accidents":"Asiana Airlines 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 official investigation cited pilot error and complex automation issues as primary causes.","See_Also":["Korean Air","Star Alliance","Incheon International Airport","Air Seoul","Air Busan"]}