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Korean Air and Asiana shareholders approve December 2026 merger
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have cleared a major administrative hurdle, securing final board and shareholder approvals to form a single integrated carrier by late 2026. Following conditional clearance from South Korean regulators earlier this summer, both airlines are now focusing on amending their Air Operator Certificates and securing international flight permits. The consolidated airline is scheduled to officially launch on December 17. For commercial aviators, this massive consolidation will likely reshape international hiring, training pipelines, and seniority lists in the Asia-Pacific market.