FTC Rejects Korean Air’s Mileage Integration Plan

No more mileage award upgrade chart as American Airlines unveils instant upgrades - The Points Guy

American Airlines is changing how upgrades with miles work. Unfortunately, based on our first look, this appears to be a devaluation in most instances. Similar to what United Airlines announced a few weeks ago for its program, the American Airlines mileage upgrade award chart is going away. It’s being replaced with instant upgrades, already available for many reservations, that you can purchase when your itinerary is ticketed. Instant Upgrade em…

FTC rejects Korean Air’s mileage integration plan

The nation’s antitrust watchdog rejected Korean Air’s proposed plan to integrate mileage points with Asiana Airlines Thursday, citing concerns that the proposal

Regulator rejects Korean Air’s mileage integration plan

The nation’s antitrust watchdog rejected Korean Air’s proposed plan to integrate mileage points with Asiana Airlines Thursday, citing concerns that the proposal may harm the interest of Asiana’s customers. Details for the mileage merger plan have not been disclosed, but the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said the latest proposal by Korean Air needs to be “immediately revised and supplemented.” The agenda was one of the hot potatoes for the high-pro…

KFTC rejects Korean Air-Asiana mileage integration plan

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has rejected a proposed mileage integration plan submitted by Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines, citing a lack of clear information and concerns over consumer benefits.   The regulator announced that the plan, submitted by the airlines on June 12, 2025, did not meet the requirements needed for a formal review, according to Yonhap News Agency.  “There were shortcomings in the proposed mileage redempti…

FTC orders Korean Air to revise mileage swap ratio in Asiana merger

The Fair Trade Commission rejected Korean Air's proposed mileage integration with Asiana Airlines on Thursday and ordered it to revise and supplement the ratio and usage options.