### [2026-05-13](/feed/2026/05/13/index.md)

##### Merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines
# Korean Air announces plans to launch an integrated flag carrier for South Korea on 17 December following the completion of legal procedures for its acquisition of Asiana Airlines. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/korean-air-to-launch-integrated-flag-carrier-after-asiana-merger/3936045)

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