Airlines
As China and Korea Mend Ties, Korean Air Sees Brighter Days
Delivery of airline's first Bombardier C Series expected by year-end
A Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER approaches Hong Kong International Airport. (Photo: Chen Chuanren)
A Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER approaches Hong Kong International Airport. (Photo: Chen Chuanren)

Strong outbound traffic flows from Korea and the opening of new markets have allowed Korean Air (KAL) to brush aside initial concerns about declining numbers of Chinese tourists. Now, with the October 31 announcement of normalization of relations between the two countries, KAL stands poised for a full rebound.