Airline mergers

Airline NewsOctober 22, 2026

Air Busan Merger: Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul Become One Airline in March 2027

Air Busan and Air Seoul will merge into Jin Air on 17 March 2027, creating South Korea's largest budget airline with about 58 aircraft. Here are the dates, the Busan hub plan and what it means for bookings and points.

Airline NewsOctober 22, 2026

Allegiant and Sun Country Merger: What Changes for Passengers and When

Allegiant completed its US$1.5 billion takeover of Sun Country on 13 May 2026, creating a 195-aircraft leisure airline. Bookings and loyalty stay separate for now, and the Sun Country brand is due to be phased out by early 2028.