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 Korean antitrust watchdog, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), has launched an investigation into Korean Air Lines Co. for allegedly falling short of seat capacity requirements, according to reports. The investigation centers on the airline's failure to maintain at least 90 percent of the seat capacity offered in 2019 on routes connecting Cheongju, a central city, with Jeju, a southern resort island, between December 2024 and December 2025.
Korean Air, its affiliate Jin Air, and Asiana Airlines are accused of providing fewer than the required percentage of seats. The FTC's examiner's report recommends imposing penalties for noncompliance and referring the case for potential criminal investigation. Additionally, the report suggests rejecting the airlines' request to reduce the minimum seat capacity requirement from 90 percent to 70 percent on these routes.
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