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Japan Airlines Acquires Hanjin Kal Shares to Expand Partnership with Korean Air

Japan Airlines acquires shares in Hanjin Kal to deepen strategic partnership with Korean Air ahead of merger.

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Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on August 4, 2026, that it has acquired shares in Hanjin Kal, the holding company of Korean Air, to establish a strategic partnership. [1] Korean Air has established a strategic partnership with Japan Airlines to strengthen cooperation on Korean routes. [2] Korean Air plans to maintain Asiana Airlines' existing Japanese routes following the merger, which is expected to increase code-sharing flights between JAL and Korean Air from approximately 250 weekly to around 400. [3] The partnership is intended to expand cooperation between the two airlines ahead of the scheduled December 17, 2026 merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. [4] The specific investment ratio and acquisition amount for the share purchase were not disclosed by Japan Airlines. [5] Following the integration of Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Japan Airlines have significantly expanded their codeshare and mileage agreements to enhance competitiveness in the Korean-Japanese passenger and cargo markets. [6] The industry evaluates the capital partnership between the companies as having a positive impact on future governance stability and cooperation strengthening. [7]
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  1. Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on August 4, 2026, that it has acquired shares in Hanjin Kal, the holding company of Korean Air, to establish a strategic partnership. · 동아일보
  2. Korean Air has established a strategic partnership with Japan Airlines to strengthen cooperation on Korean routes. · 매일경제South Korea
  3. Korean Air plans to maintain Asiana Airlines' existing Japanese routes following the merger, which is expected to increase code-sharing flights between JAL and Korean Air from approximately 250 weekly to around 400. · 동아일보
  4. The partnership is intended to expand cooperation between the two airlines ahead of the scheduled December 17, 2026 merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. · 동아일보
  5. The specific investment ratio and acquisition amount for the share purchase were not disclosed by Japan Airlines. · 동아일보
  6. Following the integration of Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Japan Airlines have significantly expanded their codeshare and mileage agreements to enhance competitiveness in the Korean-Japanese passenger and cargo markets. · 매일경제South Korea
  7. The industry evaluates the capital partnership between the companies as having a positive impact on future governance stability and cooperation strengthening. · 매일경제South Korea
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