United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
US may sue over Korean airline merger
The US could sue to restrict the airline merger of Asiana and Korean Air.
The Justice Department is considering filing a lawsuit as it believes it will shrink competition on US-Korea routes for passengers and cargo.
It would be a major move to attempt to block a foreign airline merger, rather than just decline approval for US-Korea routes.
According to sources, no decision has been made yet, Politico reports.
The Biden Administration has been cracking down on airline consolidation where it believes customer choice is diminished.
It is taking action against the JetBlue Airways-Spirit Airlines merger and JetBlue’s partnership with American Airlines.
Regulators in several countries including China and the UK have already cleared the merger.
Read Full StoryRelated News Stories:
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Storm Lilian travel chaos as bank holiday flights cancelled