I must say, I’m a bit surprised that Delta didn’t compel Korean Air not to go in this direction, given competitive dynamics…
With a codeshare agreement, Alaska will be able to place its “code” on Korean Air flights between those cities. When it comes to airline partnerships, a codeshare agreement is more than an interline agreement, and less than a joint venture.
On the surface, this is a totally logical level of cooperation, and it’s a win-win. Alaska flies to Incheon, and presumably the routes on which it is requesting to codeshare are those with the highest passenger demand. So this will allow both airlines to fill seats on their respective flights.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
