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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Korean Air is scheduled to close its acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service on Nov. 4, 2026, after securing regulatory approval. The $579 million deal would give the airline full ownership of the catering and duty-free services business.
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Korean Air is scheduled to close its acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service on Nov. 4, 2026, after securing regulatory approval. The $579 million deal would give the airline full ownership of the catering and duty-free services business.
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