30.5 Million People Traveled to the US via Asiana Over 30 Years

First Flight to LA in 1991
Used by 6 out of 10 People
Seats Increased from 1,584 to 36,960
Total Cargo Flights 42,000

Asiana Airlines will mark the 30th anniversary of its North America route on the 15th.

According to Asiana Airlines on the 4th, the company began its first North America flight, OZ202 bound for Los Angeles (LA), from Gimpo Airport on November 15, 1991. This was the company’s first direct transpacific flight.

Asiana Airlines has rewritten history over the past 30 years. The cumulative number of passengers on North America routes reached approximately 30.5 million over 30 years, equivalent to 6 out of 10 South Korean citizens. The annual seat supply increased from 1,584 seats per week in 1991 to 36,960 seats currently. Cargo transport has operated more than 42,000 flights in total, and the number of cities served on the North America route expanded from just one city, LA, to 6 passenger cities and 8 cargo cities.

Asiana Airlines deployed the B747-400 combi for its first North America route flight. This aircraft is a symbol of jumbo jets and has been used as the Air Force One presidential aircraft. Subsequently, the company operated B747, A330, B777, and in 2016, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the route, strengthened competitiveness by operating the premium A380 twice daily on the North America route. Currently, the latest aircraft, the A350, is prioritized for deployment.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary, Asiana Airlines is holding an event to find passengers who boarded the first LA flight. Passengers who flew on that flight 30 years ago can apply for the event on the Asiana Airlines website to receive a customer appreciation plaque and commemorative gifts. Three winners will be drawn to receive round-trip business class tickets on North America routes. Additionally, special sales on North America route tickets, in-flight duty-free discounts, and 50% discount coupons for paid seats will be offered. On the 15th, all passengers on North America routes will receive a 50% mileage upgrade discount coupon, and customers issuing mileage tickets will be eligible for a payback.

Asiana Airlines plans to take immediate and flexible measures through domestic and overseas COVID-19 monitoring in the with-COVID-19 era. In line with the recent easing of US government entry restrictions and the increase in domestic vaccination rates, the company is considering increasing flights and expanding transfer routes to meet the recovering passenger demand.

Oh Kyung-soo, Head of Passenger Division at Asiana Airlines, said, "It was because of customers who have used Asiana Airlines for travel to the US over the past 30 years that the North America route and Asiana Airlines could grow." He added, "With the mission and pride of a national airline, we will contribute to raising the national prestige of the Republic of Korea worldwide."

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