Korean Air to Have 50% Market Share Post Asiana Merger, New Routes and More

SEOUL- South Korea is among the top 10 largest aviation markets in the world and it is going to change after the Korean Air (KE) and Asiana Airlines (OZ) merger.

This landmark consolidation will dramatically reshape the country’s international airline landscape, reducing the number of domestic carriers from 10 to 7 and concentrating market power among fewer operators.

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