Asiana Airlines recently decided to adjust its flight schedule and increase its capacity in China in order to meet the increasing market demand.

According to Asiana Airlines, the flight schedule adjustment mainly focuses on the routes linking China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), including the routes from Guangzhou to Inchon, from Weihai to Inchon, from Yantai to Inchon, and from Shenyang to Busan.

In addition, starting from September 2, first-class passengers flying from Inchon to Los Angeles can enjoy In-Flight Chef Service once a month, which is unprecedented in the ROK.

Profile of Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines was founded in February 1988 as an affiliate of the KUMHOASIANA Group, one of the leading conglomerates in the ROK that specializes in a diversity of sectors ranging from life insurance, investment banking, tyre manufacturing, transportation, petrochemical supplies, construction, resorts, amusement parks, car rentals, and other activities.

Asiana has experienced phenomenal growth in just 18 years. Asiana has grown to serve 15 domestic destinations in 12 cities and 61 international destinations in 17 countries on 71 routes, including the United States, Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and countries and regions in Oceania. As of October 23, 2006, Asiana's ultra-modern fleet will consist of 14 Boeing 747s, 6 Boeing 777s, 8 Boeing 767s, 11 Boeing 737s, and 11 Airbus 321s, 4 Airbus 320s and 4 Airbus 330s.

Asiana was founded as a company that values its customers as well as its employees and shareholders. This inclusive approach is reflected in all areas of its business - from a resolutely customer-driven philosophy, an open line of communication among all levels of management and operations, to the countless charitable activities that are a part of its aim to be a socially responsible, as well as an efficient and profitable corporation.

The Asiana culture stresses dignity and respect, driven by merit and empowers value to each employee.

In keeping with the Kumho Asiana Group's guiding principle, Asiana Airlines endeavours to work in harmony with the environment.

From the very beginning, Asiana has chosen aircraft with reduced energy consumption, and utilized parts and materials that minimize pollutants practices that certainly extend to its ground facilities and corporate offices.

Renowned for its standard of excellence, Asiana Airlines has been awarded the ISO9002 and 14001 certificates for maintenance and environmentally friendly management of the company.

Moreover, Asiana Airlines garnered ATW's (Air Transport World's) prestigious 2001 Passenger Service Award as the world's best passenger service airline.

Its service standards have been widely acclaimed, affirming its belief in the value of sincerity and diligence. Asiana Airlines was ranked 3rd in Skytrax's survey in 2003, awarded the "Airline Excellence Award" in 2004, and "World's Best Cabin Staff" in 2005.

Asiana Airlines was also awarded the "Best Onboard & Flight Attendants Award" from Global Traveler Magazine for two consecutive years in 2004 and 2005.