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FTC Sets 10-Year Mileage Rules for Korean AirAsiana Merger With Defined Conversion Rates

Public feedback runs through Oct. 13 before the regulator finalizes the loyalty-integration plan.

Overview

  • Asiana miles remain valid at current value for up to 10 years and can be used without conversion for tickets and upgrades under Asiana’s existing standards.
  • Flight-earned miles convert 1:1 to Korean Air, while partner and credit-card miles convert 1:0.82, with optional one-time full-balance exchanges and automatic conversion after 10 years.
  • Membership tiers map across programs, including Asiana Diamond to Morning Calm, a new Morning Calm Select for Diamond and Diamond Plus, and lifetime Diamond Plus to Morning Calm Premium.
  • The FTC rejected an earlier submission in June over unclear ratios, and the revised plan aligns with ongoing integration toward a targeted December 2026 program convergence.
  • Korean Air says the scheme maximizes consumer benefits, and aviation academics called the conversion terms fair given Asiana miles’ market value at roughly 70 percent of Korean Air miles.