Asiana operates dozens of flights a day on the Seoul-Jeju route,the world’s busiest.Credit:iStock
Frequency
Asiana Airlines,South Korea’s second-largest airline,operates dozens of domestic flights every day between the capital Seoul and popular holiday destination Jeju island.
The loyalty scheme
Asiana Club is the loyalty program. Accumulated points can be used to purchase tickets and upgrades. In addition to Asiana Airlines flights,members accrue points on flights taken with Star Alliance airlines,including Singapore Airlines,United and Air New Zealand. In a major merger,Korean Air has plans to acquire Asiana Airlines. It’s not yet clear the impact this would have on the existing loyalty program.
Checking in
Gimpo International Airport,Seoul’s second-largest airport,is approximately 16 kilometres from the city centre. Our group checks in and receives boarding passes at a kiosk,then we line up to drop off checked bags. Some bags are chosen at random for inspection. At the security screening area,I’m pleased to learn that shoes can stay on and liquids are allowed in carry-on bags.
The seat