Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines is a major South Korean airline. Recent news highlights several issues impacting the company and the broader aviation landscape in South Korea. Firstly, Asiana, along with other carriers under the Hanjin Group, implemented a ban on the in-flight use of power banks, prompting travel advisories. Secondly, the airline is indirectly implicated in discussions regarding the appropriateness of flight attendant uniforms, particularly their lack of adequate protection against cold weather, raising concerns about employee well-being. Finally, a police manhunt is underway following an online threat of a "suicide flight" over Seoul's Gimpo International Airport, reportedly motivated by resentment over the planned merger between South Korea's two largest airlines, one of which is likely Asiana. These events underscore challenges related to safety regulations, employee welfare, and the potential social impact of airline industry consolidation in South Korea.