Sometime in the next couple of years, Asiana Airlines will merge with Korean Air. That’s a significant consolidation that will result in South Korea’s second-largest and largest airlines joining forces to become one sole carrier — Korean Air.
Of course, the longtime “frenemy” Asiana Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, while Korean Air is a member of SkyTeam.
Since Korean Air will be the sole airline coming out of the merger, Star Alliance will be down an airline. It will be a big win for…