DALLAS — Asiana Airlines (OZ) has updated its domestic schedule for the Northern Summer 2025 season, signaling the end of an era for its Boeing 767-300 operations.
Asiana is a full-service South Korean airline and a Star Alliance member. Korean Air (KE) owns 63.88% of the airline and completed the acquisition on December 12, 2024.
Korean Air aims to complete the integration with OZ within two years. The strategy includes network optimization, service expansion, and enhanced safety investments.
While no fleet upgrades were mentioned, the retirement of the 767 is not uncommon. American Airlines (AA) completely withdrew its 767 fleet by March 2020.
According to aeroroutes.com, OZ’s last scheduled 767 service will occur on March 29, 2025, operating on the Seoul Gimpo (GMP)—Jeju (CJU) route.
Final Boeing 767 Flights
The Boeing 767-300 will continue serving this high-demand domestic route with four daily round-trip flights until retirement. The final schedule for the aircraft is as follows:
Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jeju (CJU):
- OZ8907 GMP 06:25 – 07:40 CJU (763) [Tue, Wed, Thu]
- OZ8907 GMP 07:00 – 08:10 CJU (763) [Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon]
- OZ8927 GMP 10:55 – 12:05 CJU (763) [Daily]
- OZ8965 GMP 14:45 – 15:55 CJU (763) [Daily]
- OZ8983 GMP 18:35 – 19:45 CJU (763) [Daily]
Jeju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP):
- OZ8912 CJU 08:40 – 09:55 GMP (763) [Tue, Wed, Thu]
- OZ8912 CJU 08:55 – 10:10 GMP (763) [Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon]
- OZ8940 CJU 12:50 – 14:00 GMP (763) [Daily]
- OZ8964 CJU 16:40 – 17:50 GMP (763) [Daily]
- OZ8982 CJU 20:35 – 21:50 GMP (763) [Daily]
Transition to Airbus A330-300
Following the retirement of the Boeing 767, OZ will introduce the Airbus A330-300 on the Gimpo–Jeju route, reducing the frequency to two daily round-trip flights starting March 30, 2025. The new schedule is as follows:
Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jeju (CJU):
- OZ8951 GMP 13:00 – 14:10 CJU (333) [Daily]
- OZ8961 GMP 14:55 – 16:05 CJU (333) [Daily]
Jeju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP):
- OZ8950 CJU 15:10 – 16:20 GMP (333) [Daily]
- OZ8964 CJU 16:55 – 18:05 GMP (333) [Daily]
End of an Era
The Boeing 767 has been a key part of OZ’s domestic and international operations for decades. Its phase-out aligns with the airline's ongoing fleet modernization strategy, which includes transitioning to more fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A330.
Passengers traveling on the Seoul Gimpo–Jeju route can expect an upgraded experience aboard the A330-300, which offers enhanced comfort and capacity. For further details and bookings, passengers should check the airline’s website or contact customer service.
While many airlines have retired their Boeing 767s, as of 2024, over 20 airlines still operate them for passenger services. Some major operators, such as Delta Air Lines (DL) and United Airlines (UA), plan to retire their fleets by 2030.
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