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 News - 2006 e-newsletter *the first issue
Welcome from Chae-gyung Park | Changed into new clothes | New name of each class
Original Sushi above the sky | Asiana cards changed
1st position in the airliner sector of the KS-SQI | Free baggage allowances changed
Qatar Airways: from Incheon to Doha | Codeshare with UA changed
New partnership with Langham Hotel | Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort's opening
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul | Westin Chosun Hotel Seoul
World Hotel Japan - double mileage benefits

The details of free baggage allowances changed

Concerning free baggage allowances, Asiana Airlines would like to deliver the following information: On flights departing to and from America, Travel Class (Economy Class) passengers may now only check two bags, neither of which can exceed 23 kg (50 pounds). If a bag weighs between 23 kg and 32 kg, Asiana will apply an additional charge of up to US$25.*

A. Reducing Free Baggage Allowances
  Existing Change in the free baggage allowances regulation
First Class
Business Class
2 Pieces X
32 Kg
No change
Travel Class
(Economy Class)
2 Pieces X
32 Kg
2 PC X 23 Kg
bags between 23-32 kg will be charged US$25 a piece.*

* Excess baggage charges over 23kg but less than 32kg vary depending on departure location. For information on non Korean-American routes, please contact Asiana.

B. Affected routes
Pan-Pacific travel between Asia and the Americas (including Saipan and other American territories)
For travel to and from Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines, existing regulations still apply.

C. Enforcement date
From December 1, 2006 (based on the date ticket was issued)