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Korean Air, Asiana reduce domestic fuel surcharge for August

Written by Jeffrey Teruel | Published on July 07, 2026

Summary:

The two biggest South Korea-based airlines Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will be lowering fuel surcharges for domestic routes during the next month (August).

The two biggest South Korea-based airlines Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will be lowering fuel surcharges for domestic routes during the next month (August).


In separate notices published on their websites, the domestic fuel surcharge with Korean Air and Asiana for tickets issued on or after August 1 will be lowered from KRW 24200 (~USD $15.86) to KRW 16500 (~USD $10.81). The effective period is between August 1 through 31.


Announced a month a head of its implementation, it will apply on one-way tickets whether paid or free of charge, including award tickets. Tickets for infants under the age of 2 who do not occupy a seat are exempt from the surcharge.