South Korean carriers Air Premia (YP, Seoul Incheon) and t’way Air (TW, Daegu) reportedly want to join Star Alliance to fill a gap created by the expected exit of Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon) after it merges with Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon), a Skyteam member.

The Korean-language Asian Economy outlet reports that both airlines have begun laying the groundwork to join the alliance, which requires member carriers to meet certain safety, operational, fleet, and network requirements, in addition to having full IATA membership…

Source: ch aviation
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