Airlines
Margaret K

Do you have any extra vacation time this summer and are questioning where you might want to travel? If so, consider travelling somewhere in Asia- there are a tremendous amount of places and sites to see! Before departing on this adventure of a lifetime, be sure to see if the airline you are flying on has an app. In this post, we take a look at 10 Asian airline’s apps for both Google Play (Android Products) and iTunes (Apple products).

Read part 1, part 2 and part 3 of the airline app blog series on SeatGuru.

AirAsia (AK): 

The AirAsia Mobile App makes it easy for you to book not just flights but also hotels, packages, activities, daily deals, duty-free products, and more. If you are a part of AirAsia’s BIG Loyalty program, the app also allows you to earn more BIG Points and then pay with any of your previous BIG points. 

The AirAsia app also shows you the lowest fares offered and then you can go right ahead and manage your booking, baggage, meals, select your seat and more. Once you have picked your flight, you can use the app to check in with just a click of your finger. After check-in, you will receive a mobile barcode which can be scanned at the airport kiosk where you will be able to print out your boarding ticket. You can also opt to get an e-boarding pass which allows you to go straight to the gate if you have no bags to check in.

Air China (CA): 

Air China’s app has a plethora of useful information and is available in both Mandarin and English. The app will create an itinerary for you that keeps all of your necessary travel information organized and accessible. You can use the app to purchase your tickets, there is even a voice recognition function where you can find out your flight's status. If you are a part of the loyalty program, you can view your Mileage account, program activities, utilize your mileage points etc. The app also allows for seamless check-in, seat selection, notifications regarding any flight or gate changes/updates and more.

Asiana (OZ): 

Asiana’s app allows you to purchase or cancel a flight reservation as well as pick your seat, check-in on the go and view your boarding pass. The app contains detailed information on news, events and promotions associated with Asiana. Use the Asiana app if you want to organize all your flight information and receive any and all discount information.

Bangkok Airways (PG): 

The Bangkok Airways app has a flight booking feature that will create an itinerary for you once you have picked your dream destination. If you are a FlyerBonus member, the app will also manage all of your points, and if you are not a member, you can register right on your phone. You can also avoid any airport lines and check-in right on the app and then the app will offer you directions to the closest lounge location at your convenience. The Bangkok Airways app also has a multitude of other functions such as the ability to book a hotel, rent a car and more. 

EVA Air (BR): 

EVA Air’s app lets you manage your EVA Air bookings, explore travel promotions, review your Infinity MileageLands account, check flight status, check-in online and more. 

Garuda Indonesia (GA): 

The Garuda Indonesia app can be utilized to book your flight, check-in for your upcoming flights up to 24 hours in advance and offers you with special offers throughout your travel. You will receive updates regarding your flights status and more. Also, if you have a GarudaMiles account, you can manage your miles directly on the app. 

Hainan Airlines (HU): 

The Hainan Airlines app offers a plethora of unique features such as an Air Tracker that transforms your phone into a hand radar for all Hainan Airlines flights. Download this fantastic app to receive flight updates and more. 

Japan Airlines (JL): 

 
Japan Airlines’s app offers booking and purchasing abilities for all flights- domestic and international. You can also book / purchase domestic tours and overseas tours.

Korean Air (KE): 

Korean Air’s app makes travelling easy with its flight booking, check-in, mobile boarding pass and flight status features. You will receive special offers and have the chance to manage your SKYPASS account or register to be apart of SKYPASS. The app also allows you to pick your seat and choose your meal for the flight. 

Malaysia Airlines (MH): 

The Malaysia Airlines app offers booking abilities for flights as well as hotels. You can receive travel alerts and receive travel advice as well. If you are apart of the Enrich membership, you can view and manage your account, and if you are not a member, you can easily sign up directly on the app. 
 

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