Korean Air has announced its plans for the resumption and expansion of its China network by the end of March. Currently, the airline is only operating 7% of its pre-pandemic China schedule, but it aims to increase flights between Korea and mainland China to 84 per week by the end of March and to 99 per week in May. By resuming and increasing flights, Korean Air will offer more flexible schedules between Incheon and downtown Gimpo and key cities in China such as Beijing and Shanghai. In addition, the airline aims to revitalise the aviation and tourism industries and Incheon Airport’s hub status by increasing transit networks from China. Beginning in March, Korean Air will fly seven routes to China from Incheon and increase service to seven existing destinations departing from Incheon. The merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines is also in process and awaiting crucial clearances from the EU, the US, and Japan. Once the merger is finalised, Asiana Club, the frequent-flyer programme of Asiana Airlines, is expected to end. Korean Air has introduced a new regional business class on its Airbus A321neo fleet, which will be available on some of the China flights.