Amid complaints that Korean Air's mileage redemption reform plan, which will be introduced in April, is disadvantageous to consumers, the government and political circles have also come out in criticism. As a result of our interview, it was confirmed that Korean Air plans to revise the mileage allowance again.

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amid complaints that Korean Air's mileage redemption reform bill, which will be introduced in April, is disadvantageous to consumers, the government and political circles have also come out in criticism. As a result of our interview, it was confirmed that Korean Air plans to revise the mileage allowance again.

Reporter Hyemi Lee reports.

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Korean Air's mileage overhaul increased the burden on long-haul passengers instead of reducing the burden on mileage deductions for customers on short-haul routes.

Ever since 4, when the reform was announced, criticism has erupted as "reform."

[Lee Ga-hee/Korean Air Member: If a monopolist unilaterally changes this, we have no other alternative.]

At the ruling party's internal affairs meeting today (2019 May), voices came out that "the reform plan should be reviewed."

Korean Air, which received government employment maintenance subsidies during the corona period, has even been described as fooling consumers.

Two days ago, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Won Hee-ryong pointed out that "Korean Air mileage is a 'shiny,'" and the political circles have also put pressure on the country.

Korean Air eventually decided to come up with an amendment to the mileage revision.

[Sung Il-jong/Chairman of the People's Power Policy Committee: The most basic thing is to allow the people to use their mileage when they want to spend it, whether it is a short distance or a long distance. [I'm going to fix it.]

Earlier, Korean Air said it would consider expanding the proportion of award seats and operating private planes for mileage customers.

We also proposed to the government a plan to delay the implementation of the amendment.

However, the government reportedly took a negative stance on this.

The controversy surrounding mileage is expected to continue as the Korea Fair Trade Commission is also expected to speed up its review of Korean Air's amendments to whether there are unfair terms and conditions.

(Video Interview: Lee Chan-so, Video Editing: Lee So-young, CG: Seo Seung-hyun)