Asiana Airlines Inc. has announced that it will be implementing increased fees for excess baggage on its international flights starting from January 2, 2025. These fees will be applicable to baggage that exceeds the airline's free allowance. The fee adjustments will vary depending on the routes, with increases of up to 40,000 won ($29.66) for baggage exceeding the specified quantity limit. For example, on short-haul routes within 90 minutes of Korea, the excess baggage fee will be raised from 60,000 won per piece to 90,000 won. Meanwhile, for flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, and Oceania, the fee will increase from 140,000 won to 180,000 won per piece. Asiana will also be raising excess weight fees, setting the limit at 23 kilograms. This adjustment marks the first increase in excess baggage fees by Asiana since July 2019, with the airline attributing the change to the growing operational costs. Additionally, Asiana plans to offer a 10 percent discount to passengers who pre-purchase additional baggage allowance. In light of rising oil prices and other expenses, other low-cost carriers like Jeju Air Co., Air Seoul Inc., Jin Air Co., and Eastar Jet Co. have also increased their excess baggage fees this year.