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Jin Air merger with Air Busan and Air Seoul

Overview

Hanjin Group’s low-cost carriers—Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul—have approved a three-way merger to form a single entity under the Jin Air name. The integration, scheduled to officially launch on March 17, 2027, follows the planned consolidation of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. Under the agreement, Jin Air will absorb the assets, liabilities, employees, and legal status of Air Busan and Air Seoul.

The merger aims to achieve economies of scale by unifying fleets, routes, digital platforms, and maintenance infrastructure. While the consolidation is intended to strengthen route portfolios and competitiveness, it has raised concerns regarding Gimhae International Airport. Specifically, because Jin Air and Air Busan currently overlap on 11 international routes from Gimhae, there are fears that services could be reduced during reorganization. Additionally, debate continues regarding whether the merged carrier will prioritize Incheon Airport as a hub for Busan-bound passengers over expanding direct international services from Gimhae.

Entities

Air Seoul · Jin Air · Air Busan · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Jin Air to merge with Air Busan and Air Seoul

    Jin Air will merge with Air Busan and Air Seoul by March 2027, a move intended to boost competitiveness but raising concerns over potential route reductions at Gimhae International Airport.

  2. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Jin Air to merge with Air Busan and Air Seoul by March 2027

    Hanjin Group's low-cost carriers Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul will merge into a single airline by March 2027 to expand their network and achieve economies of scale.

Sources

autotimes.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com · boardingarea.com · hapskorea.com · koreaherald.com