Delta Air Lines has increased its stake in Hanjin KAL, parent company of Korean Air, to 11%. Delta previously held 9.21%. The cost of the new shares is thought to be approximately $49 million.
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The development of the JV furthered last summer when Delta completed the acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Hanjin-KAL, the largest shareholder of Korean Air. The Atlanta-based carrier previously shared that this move demonstrates its commitment to the success of the program.
Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) has increased its stake in Hanjin KAL, the parent company of Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon), from 9.21% to 11%, it announced in a report to the South Korean securities exchange on February 21.
Any SKYPASS member can redeem miles for Korean Air first class flights. Availability is often good, partly because Delta SkyMiles members cannot redeem their miles for Korean Air first class (only business or economy).
Personally I consider Delta to be the best out of the US airlines, but from my experience pretty much every Asian airline, like Korean Air or JAL, are usually superior. Especially from customer service and food quality.
According to Tripadvisor, Korean Air has high ratings in multiple areas, including customer service, cleanliness, legroom, food and beverage, and in-flight entertainment.
Incorporated in 1967, Delta Air Lines is a major Americanairline group headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The group, previously known as Delaware Air Lines Inc, wholly owns a number of US regional airlines including Delta Private Jets and Endeavor Air.
Korean Air has received recognition for its efforts to enhance customer service, such as the differentiation of its services and introduction of next-generation, eco-friendly aircraft.
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