More news on Asiana restructure
Dec 30, 2015, 4:48 pm
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More news on Asiana restructure
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Sounds a bit uncertain. Depending on how it gets negotiated with the unions as well, could be a rocky year or two at Asiana.
I just hope they don't throw the baby out with the bathwater in a bid to cut costs and jeopardise their service quality (about the only thing they have going for them).
No mention of changes to Asiana Club. I guess that's good?
TLDR summary:
- 11 routes (including Japan, midnight flights to SE Asia) to be moved to Air Seoul
- Destinations to be terminated in 2016: Vladivostok (Feb), Bali and Yangon (March)
- Branch offices to be closed. 23 to 14 domestically, 128 to 92 overseas.
- A380 to keep F, all other aircraft F to be replaced with expanded J
- Plans for Y+ in A350 (2017)
- Staff cuts. Increased outsourcing (reservations, ticketing, airport services), automation systems to be installed at airports.,
- Execs to get pay and benefits cut
Sounds a bit uncertain. Depending on how it gets negotiated with the unions as well, could be a rocky year or two at Asiana.
I just hope they don't throw the baby out with the bathwater in a bid to cut costs and jeopardise their service quality (about the only thing they have going for them).
No mention of changes to Asiana Club. I guess that's good?
Dec 31, 2015, 3:36 am
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On the other hand, at least it seems like they will finally upgrade to full lie-flat on all routes. The article says the end of the "normalization" program is scheduled for 2017, if that also includes the seat upgrades and not just staff and payroll measures, then they will have to hurry.
Dec 31, 2015, 5:27 am
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Dec 31, 2015, 8:42 am
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Dec 31, 2015, 2:49 pm
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Jan 1, 2016, 4:38 am
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Let me put it this way: no changes have been announced so far and given that I haven't heard about KE announcing similar moves, OZ would be wise not to hurt its customer appeal. That said, nothing is for certain and the current management does not seem to be particularly visionary or creative.
Jan 2, 2016, 11:29 pm
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Let me put it this way: no changes have been announced so far and given that I haven't heard about KE announcing similar moves, OZ would be wise not to hurt its customer appeal. That said, nothing is for certain and the current management does not seem to be particularly visionary or creative.
Jan 3, 2016, 3:02 am
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Agree that on this board at least, Asiana Club is one of the airline's major attractions and any changes would likely not be appreciated here.
Jan 4, 2016, 1:45 pm
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Asiana club members still can redeem and earn miles on these routes but will be very likely blocked by star alliance miles just like the Air Busan.
Fleet-wise, 3 Asiana 321s will be converted for Air Seoul with 195 mono-Y seating in 2016. 5 more will be converted in 2017. Launch is planned in June 2016.
Jan 4, 2016, 9:15 pm
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I guess that means that Frankfurt takes the biggest hit since it loses F services completely with the A380 doing North America (Los Angeles / New York)...
Jan 5, 2016, 1:40 am
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Jan 5, 2016, 2:38 am
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Jan 5, 2016, 9:17 pm
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Also, with the A350s having Premium Economy, I bet any opups will be to PE, instead of Biz.