SEOUL, Feb 3: Asiana Airlines Inc. announced on Tuesday that it experienced a net loss last year, primarily due to the depreciation of the won and increased costs associated with its merger with Korean Air Co.
On an individual basis, Asiana reported a net loss of 136.8 billion won (US$94.7 million) in 2025, a significant improvement from the 493.8 billion won loss in 2024, as the airline disclosed in a regulatory report.
The company also experienced an operating loss of 342.5 billion won, marking its first yearly operating loss in five years since 2020, a time when the aviation sector was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales decreased by 12.2 percent year-on-year to 6.2 trillion won.
Asiana attributed its annual performance to one-time expenses related to the merger preparations with Korean Air, heightened investments, and rising labor fees.
The weaker won further impacted costs linked to fuel and aircraft maintenance, the company noted.
Looking ahead, Asiana plans to enhance new passenger markets and broaden belly cargo operations via passenger aircraft to improve profitability in the coming year.
