Tag: air france-KLM
Consolidation of European airlines and takeover of TAP: beware of panic buys
As expected, the European sky is consolidating, and the European majors seem to be in a buying frenzy. Even if it means getting into mischief?
ITA before yesterday, SAS yesterday, TAP tomorrow and who knows what the day after?...
Air France-KLM to acquire stake in SAS Scandinavian Airlines
It's the surprise announcement of the week: Air France-KLM is about to take a 19.9% stake in SAS with a view to an industrial and commercial partnership. An announcement that naturally raises many questions about the outcome of this...
Ben Smith: how has his five-year tenure at Air France-KLM fared?
Five years after his appointment as head of Air France-KLM, Ben Smith's assessment is extremely positive, especially given the events he has had to deal with. But that shouldn't blind us to the fact that there is still room...
Privatization of TAP: it will be in 2024. But with whom?
Consolidation in the European airline sector continues with the announced privatization of TAP, which is due to take effect in 2024. With Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM and IAG all vying for the win.
It has long been known that...
Air France and KLM start their Business Light fares, without lounge access, without advance seat reservation and limited baggage allowance
Without prior announcement, the French and Dutch national airlines are launching their Business Light fares, which are available for booking from today, including on long-haul flights.
The european airline group is thus giving in to the pressure of unbundling, launched...
Air France: freed, released…ready to counterattack?
Air France has finally reimbursed the state for the aid granted during the COVID and is finally free to participate in the consolidation of the market in Europe!
Air France handicapped by state aid
Like many European airlines, Air France needed...
Air France announces its 2023 summer program!
For several years, Air France has been strengthening its medium-haul program during summer season with seasonal routes, usually not served by the Franco-Dutch group, or by its low-cost subsidiary Transavia.
Therefore, the French airline announced on Wednesday the additional destinations...
Will Schiphol become Air France-KLM’s ball and chain?
One of the main advantages of Air France-KLM, its two hubs of Roissy and Schiphol can become a real weak point given the location of the Dutch hub.
For a conventional airline, success depends on the size and efficiency...
Flying Blue: a new status between Platinum and Ultimate
It's not official yet, but it will be soon: Air France and KLM will launch a new status for their frequent flyer program, Flying Blue. An update on what we know about it.
Yes, we are writing a lot about...