Korean Ministry Blocks AirAsia LCC Operation

The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) has thrown a wrench into Tony Fernandes’ Asian expansion plans by mandating that local Korean airlines or investors cannot set up joint ventures (JVs) with foreign-based low-cost carrier (LCC) operators. This means that AirAsia will...

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