Watchdog reviews Korean Air's alleged failure to maintain seat capacity
Korea's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it has begun deliberations on allegations Korean Air Lines Co. failed to meet seat capacity requirements imposed as conditions for its takeover of Asiana Airlines Inc. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said its examiner's report recommended taking actions against Korean Air, its affiliate Jin Air and Asiana Airlines for providing fewer than 90 percent of…
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) of South Korea has initiated an investigation into Korean Air Lines Co., its affiliate Jin Air, and Asiana Airlines for alleged non-compliance with seat capacity requirements following their merger. According to an examiner's report, the airlines provided less than 90 percent of the seats on designated routes between Cheongju and Jeju during 2024-2025.
The FTC requires airlines to maintain a minimum of 90 percent seat capacity on these routes, as stipulated in the merger conditions. The watchdog has recommended imposing penalties for non-compliance and referring the case for potential criminal investigation. Additionally, the report suggests rejecting Korean Air's request to lower the minimum seat capacity requirement from 90 percent to 70 percent on certain routes.
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