Delta to begin transiting North Korean airspace March 1

Delta will become the first U.S. airline to transit North Korean airspace March 1, on its Portland-Seoul flight. Using airspace closed to U.S. aircraft for more than 50 years will save Delta fuel costs and between 15 and 40 minutes per flight, depending on winds.

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