Information on Asiana Airlines Flights

Asiana Airlines is a South Korean airline. It operates domestic and international routes throughout Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. The airline operates domestic flights from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and international flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul.

Asiana is a member of the Star Alliance but plans to merge with Korean Air, which is a SkyTeam member. If the merger gains all the regulatory approvals required, Asiana would join SkyTeam.

I’ve found both Korean carriers offer superb service and very comfortable flights. While some things may change after the merger, both airlines maintain high standards.

Asiana Airlines’ planes

Asiana operates Airbus and Boeing wide and narrowbody aircraft, on international, regional and domestic routes. While the cabins vary, all offer two classes of service: business and economy.

Flying on Asiana Airlines Airbus A380-800

Super jumbo fans can still enjoy Asiana Airlines A380-800 flights to select destinations in Asia, Europe and North America.

Business suite on the Asiana Airlines Airbus A380

Asiana’s elegantly appointed private business suite on the lower deck of the Airbus A380 was initially marketed as the airline’s first class. The 12 luxurious suites feature sliding doors to create a private cabin.

The 25”-wide seat converts to a fully flat 81” bed. The airline offers duck-down bedding to ensure a good night’s sleep onboard. You can enjoy in-flight entertainment on a 32” screen. The suite has universal power and USB power outlets for your electronic devices.

Twin suites at the center have a dividing panel between them, which can be lowered for couples traveling together.

Business class seat on the Asiana Airlines Airbus A380

Business class seats on the upper deck of the Airbus A380 are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration and staggered. All seats offer direct aisle access, and the center twins alternate between two together and two apart, with a privacy divider between them.

The 21”-wide seats convert to a fully flat 74.5” bed. Seats are set 80” apart. In-flight entertainment screens are 15.6”. You’ll find universal power and USB power outlets to charge your devices during long flights.

The upper deck business class is split into two cabins, separated by galleys. The airline also offers a business class bar and lounge on the upper deck of the A380, at the front of the plane by the stairs. It’s a soothing place to enjoy snacks and beverages mid-flight.

Economy class on the Asiana Airlines Airbus A380

There are two economy class cabins on the lower deck of the Airbus A380 and one behind business class on the upper deck. Seats on the lower deck are arranged in a 3-4-3 configuration. Row 54 has two twins on either side separated from the aircraft wall. While there is no window on row 54, you can peek through the exit door in front of you. The economy class on the upper deck of the A380 is in a 2-4-2 configuration.

The airline offers a comfortably wide 18.9” economy seat, set 33” apart, with extra legroom on exit rows and behind bulkheads. The in-flight entertainment screen in economy class is 11.1”. The economy cabin has shared universal power outlets with 3 distributed on quad seat units, 2 on triple seat units and 1 on twin seats. Asiana also provides individual USB power outlets.

Flying on Asiana Airlines Airbus A350-900

The Airbus A350 is one of my favorite planes because it’s exceptionally comfortable, even in economy class on long flights. A combination of the cabin’s environmental settings, large windows, and mood lighting make for a pleasant trip. It’s also a very quiet cabin, though that can be a disadvantage as noises from neighbors are more noticeable. Asiana operates 15 Airbus A350-900 planes to various destinations in Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania.

Business class on the Asiana Airlines Airbus A350

The airline offers 28 staggered business class seats on the first seven rows of the A350, arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. All seats have direct aisle access. Seats are 22” wide and set 77” apart, converting to a lay-flat bed. The in-flight entertainment screen is 18.5”, and the seats are equipped with universal and USB power outlets.

Economy class on the Asiana Airlines Airbus A350

Asiana’s economy class on the Airbus A350 is arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration. It includes four front rows that offer extra comfort and is marketed as Economy Smartium.

Economy Smartium seats are 36” apart, while standard economy seats are 32”-33” apart. Extra legroom is available on the two twins on either side in row 29, which are set away from the aircraft wall, behind the emergency exit. You’ll also find extra legroom on the window seats of row 30. All economy seats are 18” wide. The in-flight entertainment screen is 11.1”. You’ll find 2 shared universal power outlets on triple seats and 1 on twins. All seats have USB power outlets. The airline’s A350 aircraft are equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi.

Flying on Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER

The airline operates four versions of its Boeing 777-200ER to select destinations in Asia, Europe, and North America. The primary difference is capacity, with one type equipped for 300 passengers, another for 301 passengers, and two other versions fitting 302 passengers.

Business class on Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER

The business class cabin product is similar to Airbus A350 planes, though fewer seats are available (between 22 and 24), and seat models vary depending on the type.

The 300-seater type has 20”-wide staggered lay-flat seats, set 74.5” apart, with a 15.4” in-flight entertainment screen. The 301-seater type has 22”-wide seats set 75.5” apart with a 15.6” screen. The first 302-seater type has 21”-wide seats set 74.5” apart with a 15” screen. The second has 20”-wide seats set 75.5” apart with a 15.4” screen. All business class seats have a universal power outlet and a USB outlet.

Economy class on Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER

The airline offers a standard economy class on the Boeing 777, with varying seats, in a 3-3-3 configuration. The 300-seater version has 18.1” wide seats set 32”-33” apart, with rows 10, 11 and 30 offering select seats with extra legroom. The in-flight entertainment screen on these seats is 10.6”.

On the 301-seater Boeing 777, seats are 18.6” wide and are set 32”-34” apart, with rows 10 and 30 offering select seats with extra legroom. The in-flight entertainment screens in economy on these aircraft are 11.1”.

On the first type of the 302 seater planes, economy class seats are 18” wide and set 33”-34” apart. You’ll find select extra legroom seats on rows 10, 11 and 30. Row 10A/B are twin seats as are 41A/B, 41J/K and 42A/B. These older model seats have a 6.5” in-flight entertainment screen.

The second type of 302-seater Boeing 777 plane features 18.1”-wide seats set 31”-32” apart. Rows 10, 11 and 30 offer select extra-legroom seats. Row 10A/B, 10J/K, 41A/B and 41J/K are twins. The economy in-flight entertainment screens on this type are 10.6”.

All economy seats have individual USB power and share universal power outlets, with 2 available on triples and one on twins.

Flying Asiana Airlines Airbus A330-300 planes

Asiana Airlines operates some flights on Airbus A330-300 planes equipped with older but well-maintained seat models.

Business Class on Asiana Airlines Airbus A330s

Business class shell seats are angled recline and not fully lay-flat. They are arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration. Seats are 21”-wide and set 58”-60” apart. Those seated in window seats may need to maneuver around neighbors. In-flight entertainment screens are 15.4”, and universal power ports and USB outlets are available on all seats.

Economy Class on Asiana Airlines Airbus A330s

The economy class cabin is generally arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, though some rows at the back are 2-3-2. Seats are slightly narrower at 17.7” and set 31”-33” apart, though extra legroom seats are available in the first economy row and the exit row. The in-flight entertainment screen is 6.5”.

No power outlets are available on these economy seats, so I recommend having a battery pack available for longer flights.

Flying on Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 planes

Asiana offers two classes of service on its Airbus A321 planes flying short- and mid-haul routes. The business class cabin is arranged in a 2-2 configuration and features 21”-wide recliner-style seats, similar to a domestic US first class. They are 46” apart. Seats offer a personal reading light and both universal and USB power.

Economy class is arranged in a 3-3 configuration and has 18.3”-wide seats set 31”-32” apart. The airline offers individual USB power outlets and shared universal power with two outlets per triple seat. These seats also have a dedicated electronic device holder above the tray table.