South Korea approves Jin Air merger with Air Seoul, Air Busan

South Korea's transportation ministry approved Jin Air's acquisition of Air Seoul and Air Busan, consolidating the country's low-cost carrier market. The merger is expected to reshape competition in the domestic aviation sector, potentially reducing capacity and affecting pricing. Regulatory approval removes a key hurdle, though final integration and antitrust conditions remain to be seen.

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