Asiana Club

Program overview 

Asiana Club is the frequent flyer program of Asiana Airlines, a major airline from South Korea and a Star Alliance member. Lack of credit card transfer partners in the US makes it a niche program for heavy flyers of Asiana specifically.

Alliance

Star Alliance

Program website 

https://flyasiana.com/ 

Approximate miles value 

1.4 cents per point 

Miles validity 

10-12 years 

Program accrual

Based on the distance multiplied by the fare class

Limit on amount of miles you can purchase 

No information

Waitlist option

No

Courtesy Hold for award reservation

Not allowed 

Do you need to open an account to check availability?

Yes 

Stopover option 

1 stopover per one way for all routes

Family account

Yes 

Upgrade option

Yes 

Online booking 

Online booking is available for Asiana flights only. For partner flights you need to call Asiana Airlines

Airline partners 

Aegean, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Air Astana, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways

Credit card partners

No transfer partners

Hotel partners 

IHG rewards (5:1, 6 weeks transfer), Marriott Bonvoy (3:1, 4 days transfer), Hilton Honors (10:1, up to 30 days transfer), World of Hyatt (2.5:1, 6-8 weeks transfer), Radisson Rewards (10:1, 4-6 weeks transfer), Best Western Rewards (5:1, 4-6 weeks transfer)

Co-Branded credit card in the US 

Asiana Visa Signature card, Asiana Visa Business card

Point/Miles Conversion Chart

Pros 

  • One ways and round trips are allowed 
  • Low fee for cancel and change (USD $30)
  • Good redemption rates for low season  

Cons 

  • No online search for Star Alliance award space
  • High rates on peak season 
  • No miles plus cash awards  
  • Award reservation or changes must be completed at least three days before departure.
  • Most airlines impose fuel surcharge
  • No credit card partners 

Excellent for  

  • Round trip from the US to Europe on Star Alliance for 50,000 miles in Economy, 80,000 miles in Business and 100,000 miles in First Class.
  • Round trip from the US to the Middle East or Africa on Star Alliance partners for 80,000 miles in Economy and 120,000 miles in Business.    
  • Round trip from the US to Korea on Asiana Airlines for 70,000 miles in Economy, 105,000 miles in Business and 125,000 miles in First Class.
  • From Germany to Mexico for 50,000 miles in First Class one way (high taxes/fuel surcharges apply). 

Insider Tip 

  • In some cases, Asiana Club agents have the discretion to put your award reservation on courtesy hold. 
  • Partner flights are not displayed online. In this case, try to check through Expert Flyer service or Aeroplan/United websites. If award seats are available, call Asiana to book using miles. 

Do you use this program? Share your experience and tips in the comments below. Your thoughts would be very valuable to us!

 

 

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