Korea's largest budget carrier withdrew from the bidding, which ended on Thursday as Korean Air inches closer to its merger with the No. 2 airline.
The French aviation authority have opposed T'way Air's assumption of Korean Air's Paris route, dealing a blow to compliance with the European Commission's stipulations for the flag carrier's merger with Asiana.
The last Boeing 747-400 in Korea, operated by Asiana Airlines, flew its last flight as it flew home from Taiwan on Monday.
The president has vowed to mitigate consumer concern over the discrepancy in mileage earning with the progressing merger of Korea's two biggest airlines, with Korean Air's points harder to accrue than Asiana's.
Flight passengers might just be able to hear Lee Hyo-ri and Kyuhyun’s voices in a jingle high up in the sky.
Jeju Air, Air Premia, Eastar Jet and Air Incheon all submitted letters of intent as Korean Air seeks to offload the division in order to complete its Asiana takeover.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines both achieved record revenue in 2023 due to increased demand from international passengers but saw profitability decline.
The agreement to give up four redundant routes leaves only U.S. approval of the long-awaited merger.
The European Union conditionally approved Korean Air's acquisition of Asiana Airlines pending the sale of Asiana's cargo business and the transfer of European routes to a low-cost carrier.
Asiana Airlines has been weighing passengers on international flights departing from Gimpo from Monday through the end of this month and using the data to distribute the aircraft's weight and enhance operational safety.
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