ALL ABOUT ASIANA

In our Nov. 18, 2020, issue of eflyerusa, we covered the acquisition of Asiana Airlines by competitor Korean Air. The majority ownership deal, to the tune of $1.6 billion, will give Korean Air a strong hold over the Asian travel market and will eventually phase out the Asiana Airlines brand. A few avid travelers and readers wrote in with thoughts.

We traveled frequently on Asiana Airlines and have been thoroughly impressed with its service, reliability, food and accommodation to all of our needs. We hope its excellent service will continue once it becomes part of Korean Air.

We are extremely satisfied customers. We only traveled business/first class; therefore, I cannot comment about the economy service.

We look forward to once again traveling on Asiana or Korean Air once they have combined their service.

JULIE GARDINIER, VIA EMAIL

I’m an Asian traveler who looks for good deals when traveling, as well as safety. With this acquisition, would Asiana’s fares go up?

MARINA C., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

As an avid flyer of Asiana Airlines and novice to Korean Air, I’m pretty apprehensive about this deal. I’d hate to see one of my favorite airlines change beyond recognition.

STEPHEN W., VIA EMAIL

I fly Korean Air quite a bit for work, so I’m pleased to hear it will acquire Asiana Airlines and add to the network. It was already pretty expansive and hit all the hubs I needed, but I do wonder if this move to eliminate the competition will cause prices to rise.

SIMON BLAIR, VIA EMAIL

I don’t know when I will fly to Asia again, but I’m sad to see Asiana Airlines may no longer be a brand when I get there!

YVETTE ABRAMS, VIA EMAIL