Delta, Korean Air to buy 25% stake in Canada's WestJet
- On May 9, 2025, Onex Corp. Sold a combined 25 percent ownership in Calgary’s WestJet to two major international carriers—one acquiring a 15 percent share for $330 million and the other purchasing a 10 percent stake for $220 million—totaling $550 million.
- Onex acquired WestJet in 2019 and decided to sell minority stakes to deepen partnerships amid long-standing ties with Delta since 2011 and Korean Air since 2012.
- Delta bought 15 percent for $330 million and Korean Air acquired 10 percent for $220 million, with Delta planning to sell a smaller stake to Air France-KLM.
- Tawfiq Popatia of Onex described Delta, Korean Air, and Air France-KLM as leading airlines with strong management, while CEOs Ed Bastian and Walter Cho emphasized their focus on expanding network reach and enhancing value for customers.
- The transaction strengthens WestJet’s international expansion and partnerships but requires regulatory approval and reflects industry consolidation amid competitive pressures.
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Delta, Korean Air Invest $550 Million In WestJet To Boost Global Airline Power - Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL)
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and Korean Air announced on Friday that they will be purchasing minority stakes worth a combined $550 million in Canadian carrier WestJet. This strategic move has Delta acquiring a 15% interest for $330 million, while Korean Air secures a 10% share for $220 million, expanding their long-standing partnerships with WestJet. The equity purchases come as part of an agreement with Onex Partners, a division of Canadian …
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