South Korea’s two largest airlines, Korean Air and Asiana, said on Thursday they had both decided to ban shark fin from their cargo flights as part of a growing global campaign against the Asian delicacy. Korean Air, which flies to 45 countries, said in a statement that it had stopped shipping shark fin from June 10. Shark fin soup is served by many hotels and Chinese restaurants in South Korea and is a staple at wedding banquets and corporate parties.

S. Korean airlines ban shark fin as cargo. (2013, June 21). The Manila Times, p. B7.