Korean Air provides lifeline for struggling Czech Airlines
Korean Air has taken a 44 percent stake in Czech Airlines, providing a lifeline for the loss-making state-owned carrier and giving the Korean group a bigger presence in Europe. Korean Air has taken a 44 percent stake in Czech Airlines, providing a lifeline for the loss-making state-owned carrier and giving the Korean group a bigger presence in Europe. The Czech state had wanted an outside investor to help its loss-making airline restructure and cope with difficult conditions in Europe as a result of the economic crisis, high fuel costs and competition from low-cost airlines such as Ryanair. S...