Korean Air to Migrate Asiana Bookings Ahead of Full Merger in December
Quick Look
- Korean Air will migrate Asiana Airlines bookings and flight numbers to its system starting November 2, with full integration scheduled for December.
- The move affects existing Asiana bookings for flights departing on or after December 17, following shareholder approval of the merger in August.
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Why It Matters
Asiana Airlines shareholders approved the merger with Korean Air in August, concluding nearly six years of Korean Air's acquisition process.
By Kim Eun-jung
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co. said Monday it will begin migrating Asiana Airlines bookings and flight numbers to its system in November ahead of the carriers' full integration in December.
Korean Air will carry out the migration in phases from Nov. 2 through Dec. 3. Asiana passengers will be rebooked under Korean Air flight numbers, replacing the OZ code with the KE code.
The migration will apply to existing Asiana bookings for flights departing on or after Dec. 17, when the two carriers are scheduled to fully merge.
Bookings will be transferred in advance to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth transition to Korean Air's system, the airline said.
In August, shareholders of Asiana Airlines approved the airline's merger with larger rival Korean Air, wrapping up nearly six years of the latter's acquisition process.
Open Questions
- What specific systems will be integrated beyond bookings and flight numbers?
- How will frequent flyer programs be combined?
- What job impacts will the merger have on employees of both airlines?
