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Delta, Korean Air to strengthen partnerships with WestJet
Delta, Korean Air to strengthen partnerships with WestJet Delta and Korean to acquire independent equity stakes totaling 25% in WestJet for US$550 million from Onex Partners and its affiliated funds and co-investors (the “Onex Group”)Agreement will further align airlines’ interests, expand customer benefits and strengthen connectivity between Canada and North America, Europe and Asia and beyond Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will strengthen their respective partnerships with WestJet through the
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