Korean Air Lines labor and management said on the 7th that they reached a final agreement on the 2026 wage and collective bargaining deal, centered on raising base pay within the range of 2.5% based on wage aggregates and paying a 2 million won special merit bonus.
Korean Air Lines held a signing ceremony for the 2026 wage and collective agreement that day at its headquarters in Gangseo District, Seoul, with Vice Chairman Woo Kee-Hong and labor union head Cho Young-nam in attendance.
Under this labor-management agreement, Korean Air Lines will raise the rank-based base pay for office, technical, and cabin crew employees within the range of 2.5% based on wage aggregates, effective on Apr. 1.
It will also pay a special merit bonus of 2 million won per person. The aim is to recognize employees' efforts during the integration with Asiana Airlines, which will be completed on Dec. 17.
Labor and management also agreed on measures to improve the work environment and benefits, including promotions, vacation policy upgrades, and broader eligibility for employee airline ticket use.
Vice Chairman Woo said, "This is the time when all employees must do their utmost with a sense of urgency for the successful launch of an integrated Korean Air Lines," and added, "We look forward to writing the new history of a united Korean Air Lines together."