Asiana Airlines Flight Attendant Salary and Benefits 

Asiana Airlines was founded in 1988 with the management tenet of “maximum safety and customer satisfaction through service.” Since then, the company have grown to be a genuinely international airline. At Asiana Airlines, the average monthly salary for a flight attendant is KRW 3,870,642 ($2,860). The said rate was stated by Glassdoor as the median, which is the middle of the salary ranges collected from its users.

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A South Korean airline located in Seoul, Asiana Airlines Inc. It represented 20% of the domestic market and 25% of the international aviation market in South Korea in 2019.The airline keeps it domestic hubs at Gimhae International Airport in Busan and Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, as well as its international hub at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport. It runs 90 international passenger routes, 14 domestic passenger routes, and 27 cargo routes throughout Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania as a member of Star Alliance. If you want to work as a Flight Attendant in this airline, below are the benefits you can expect, as well as the compensation that is waiting for you.

Asiana Airlines male and female flight attendants
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Cash Salary Breakdown

  • Basic Salary-  According to Glassdoor, a Flight Attendant working in Asiana Airlines can earn an estimated average pay of KRW 3,870,642 per month ($2,860). The said site did not mentioned any basic pay range for this average pay.
  • Flying Pay- Currently, there are no publicized flying pay rates for Asiana Airlines Flight Attendants. This flying pay is also known as per hourly rate. As an FA you will be paid for every hour you fly on air at a specific rate.
  • Layover Allowance- Currently, there is no publicized per diem pay or layover allowance for this airline’s Flight Attendants. The per diem pay is intended to cover the expenses of all your meals and other necessities during a stopover.

Benefits

  • Health and Life Insurance – Asiana Airlines provides health and life insurance that can be extended to your family members. The airline provides a wide range of medical plans, as well as life, disability, and vision insurance.
  • Travel – This airline will give you and your family the possibility to go practically anywhere in the world through its flights. Flight Attendants are also being granted cheap travel on other airlines as well as special pricing on hotels, car rentals, cruises, and other services. This is one of the perks that aspirants want to achieve.
  • Per hour – Flight Attendants are entitled to have per-hour pay or “Flying Pay” which will become a huge part of your salary. The good thing about being a Flight Attendant is the compensation you will received per month, aside from the per hour pay, there is still a basic pay that adds up to your salary. This rate might start low but will eventually grow after a year or two. The rate per hour may also depend on your seniority level.
  • Per Diem Allowance – Aside from your hourly pay, you will also be compensated with Per Diem Pay. When you arrive at the layover location, your food and other work-related expenses will be compensated with the destination’s local currency. So no need to worry about your budget during international flights because the airline will get you covered.

Also Read: Asiana Airlines Recruitment Process

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Video: ALONE in First Class on Asiana Airlines B747

This is a vlog from a famous travel vlogger Sam Chui. The said video will show you what Asiana Airlines First Class cabin looks like and how FAs do their job during the flight. As a cabin crew you will have a lot of responsibilities during a flight, but when the trip has only few passengers workload will be lessen.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What type of airline is Asiana Airlines?

Asiana Airlines has grown into a truly international carrier and has received five stars from Skytrax since 2007. Asiana Airlines is a South Korean airline with its main office in Seoul. It runs 22 cargo routes to 25 cities across 11 countries and 74 international passenger trips to 62 destinations.

2. What is Asiana Airlines known for?

Airlines services are offered by Star Alliance member Asiana Airlines Inc (Asiana). The business provides ground operations, IT services, computer reservation brokerage, local and international air transportation, aircraft repair and maintenance, and ground services.

3. Does Korean airlines give good compensation?

There is a set national average for a Flight Attendants’ salary, some the airline strictly follow this margin or even exceed it, while others tend to give a bit less.

4. How much is the flying pay of a Flight Attendant at Asiana Airlines?

As of this moment, there are no specific Flying Pay rates for FAs in Asiana Airlines. Through there are some available information online which states that FAs in South Korea gets an average of KRW 25,491 per hour ($18).

5. Is it true that Flight Attendants with previous air transport job experience get paid more?

Job experience plays a very important role in getting a good salary rate. For FAs, most of the time those with previous experience in the same position get a bit higher salary rate compared to beginners.

Summary

A Flight Attendant working for Asiana Airlines can expect to make an average salary of KRW 3,870,642 ($2,860) per month, which is  according to Glassdoor. Asiana Airlines provides unparalleled levels of customer service without compromising customer satisfaction. Safety is the top priority for the airline that’s why everyone in this company is working hard with unity and knowledge. The company aims to  achieve sustainable growth as it aspires to become the top airline in the world. You might be the next Asiana Airlines flight attendant that will help the company achieve it goals. Get all the benefits and perks above if you can successfully become one of them.