Korean Air-Asiana merger approved, completion set for December 2026

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines shareholders and board have approved their merger, with completion scheduled for December 17, 2026. This follows regulatory approvals from South Korea's authorities earlier in the year. The combined carrier will operate as Korean Air.

What it means for you

This merger will reshape the competitive landscape on routes between Australia and South Korea. Korean Air will gain Asiana's fleet and network, likely leading to schedule consolidation on some routes and potential capacity changes on others. Australian business travellers should monitor for updates on frequent flyer programme integration and any changes to cabin products or lounge access on affected services.

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