News / Asiana unions and its debts a challenge to sale of cargo arm to Air Incheon

An Asiana Cargo 747F © Kova1ev

Asiana Airlines pilots’ opposition and the carrier’s debt level appear to be presenting challenges to the sale of its cargo wing to Air Incheon.

Today, the unions representing Asiana’s pilots and other employees warned that attendants on cargo flights would resign en masse in a bid to prevent the merger.

On 17 June, Air Incheon was named the preferred bidder for Asiana’s cargo arm, fending off rivals Eastar Jet and Air Premia. All three candidates were said to have each offered close ...