Korea Joongang Daily
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T'way to implement voluntary unpaid leave for cabin crew on rising oil prices, weakening won

Budget carrier T'way Air will begin implementing voluntary unpaid leave for two months for its cabin crew from May as the rise in fuel costs and the depreciation of the won due to the Iran war continue to roil the Korean airline industry.

2026-04-13

Gov't approves resumption of Incheon-Jeju flights

The Korean government said Tuesday it has approved the resumption of regular flights between Incheon and Jeju Island for the first time in 10 years, as part of its plan to improve access for foreign travelers to regional destinations.

2026-03-24

Asiana Airlines to align seat numbering system with Korean Air ahead of integration

Asiana Airlines said Monday it will align its aircraft seat numbering system with Korean Air's ahead of their planned integration later this year.

2026-03-23

Police nab suspect behind airline pilot murder in Busan

Police have apprehended a man on suspicion of fatally stabbing an airline pilot in Busan, sources said Wednesday.

2026-03-18

Korean Air adds G800 to Samsung chair-frequented private jet fleet

Korean Air has added a new ultra-long-range business jet to expand its private aviation business, reflecting rising demand from wealthy customers such as corporate executives for chartered aircraft for overseas travel.

2026-03-12

T'way Air, Air Premia to replace Korean Air, Asiana Airlines on key int'l routes

The Transport Ministry has selected replacement airlines for key international routes affected by the merger of Korean Air Co. and Asiana Airlines Inc., part of remedies ordered by antitrust regulators, sources said Tuesday.

2026-01-06

Asiana to temporarily reduce flights to LA in first half of 2026

Asiana Airlines, Korea's second-largest carrier, said Wednesday it will temporarily reduce flights on its Los Angeles route in the first half of next year as part of a route reorganization plan.

2025-12-03

Korean Air-Asiana merger's route distribution has LCCs in holding pattern

The government’s plan to redistribute 10 flight routes following the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has drawn strong interest from low-cost carriers eager to claim newly available slots, according to the industry on Monday.

2025-11-10

U.S. airlines cancel 1,330 flights due to shutdown

U.S. airlines canceled 1,330 flights on the second day of government-mandated flight cuts across the country on Saturday, and the industry braced for more cancellations as the federal shutdown continues.

2025-11-09

Canada's WestJet makes reclining seats an 'extra,' predictably receives traveler backlash

Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet is facing backlash after announcing that it will make the ability to recline seats a paid option on some of its flights.

2025-10-21