What Happened
Major South Korean Airlines Move Closer To December Integration
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have secured formal board and shareholder approvals for their long-anticipated merger, clearing a major hurdle ahead of their planned integration on December 17, 2026. The approvals were finalized on August 12, 2026, with Korean Air’s board of directors ratifying the merger agreement and Asiana Airlines securing 99.3% shareholder approval. With regulatory groundwork already underway, the airlines are now focusing on operational readiness, including systems integration and joint training programs. The merger was first reported by AeroTime.