Delta Air Lines and Korean Air are to launch a new joint venture partnership that will offer customers travel benefits across one of the most comprehensive route networks in the trans-Pacific market.
The joint venture has now been approved by regulatory authorities in the US and Korea, including the US Department of Transportation and the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Delta CEO, Ed Bastian, said: ?This is an exciting time for customers of both Delta and Korean Air as we launch our trans-Pacific partnership. Our expanded partnership means a host of new destinations and travel options across Asia and North America, with seamless connectivity, world-class reliability and the industry?s best customer service.?
Mr. Yang Ho Cho, chairman and CEO of Korean Air, added: ?We are delighted to announce the launch of our partnership with Delta. This partnership will bring more comfort to customers flying between Asia and the Americas. With the recent relocation to Terminal 2 at Incheon Airport alongside with Delta, we will be able to provide seamless service to our customers. Korean Air will provide extensive support to develop a successful partnership with Delta.?
The expansive combined network formed by this partnership gives Delta and Korean Air?s shared customers access to more than 290 destinations in the Americas and more than 80 in Asia. The airlines will also work closely together toward joint growth in the trans-Pacific market, further optimise schedules and provide a more seamless customer experience and improved loyalty program benefits.
