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Asiana Shareholders Approve Merger with Korean Air, Creating World's 10th-Largest Airline

South Korea's antitrust regulator has approved the frequent-flyer integration plan between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, clearing the final major hurdle ahead of their December 17 merger. Asiana miles will be honored for 10 years, with flight miles converting to Korean Air at a 1-to-1 ratio.

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The mileage integration plan clears the final regulatory hurdle before Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merge on December 17.From: Korea FTC Approves Korean Air-Asiana Mileage Integration Plan, Finalizing Merger Terms

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Asiana flight miles will convert to Korean Air miles at a 1:1 ratio, while partner miles convert at 1:0.82.From: Korea FTC Approves Korean Air-Asiana Mileage Integration Plan, Finalizing Merger Terms ·
The merger creates the world's 10th-largest airline by fleet size.From: Asiana Shareholders Approve Merger with Korean Air, Creating World's 10th-Largest Airline ·
The Korea Fair Trade Commission will establish an oversight committee to monitor award-seat availability over the next decade.From: Korea FTC Approves Korean Air-Asiana Mileage Integration Plan, Finalizing Merger Terms ·
Travelers await details on how their frequent flyer miles will be integrated into the new Skypass program.From: Asiana Shareholders Approve Merger with Korean Air, Creating World's 10th-Largest Airline ·

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September 2026

  1. Korea FTC Approves Korean Air-Asiana Mileage Integration Plan, Finalizing Merger Terms

August 2026

  1. Asiana Shareholders Approve Merger with Korean Air, Creating World's 10th-Largest Airline