Korean Air has reported W238.3 billion (USD 219 million) in operating profit for 2020, 17 percent below 2019 figures, thanks to the airline’s strong cargo business and company-wide efforts to cut costs. Due to COVID-19, the significant fall in passenger demand resulted in a 40 percent drop in revenues to W7.4 trillion (USD 6.806 billion), the flag carrier said in a statement. Total operating expenses were down 40 percent year on year, reflecting the significant decline in passenger … [Read more...] about Korean Air posts operating profit as cargo takes up slack