There is no doubt that many airlines will emerge considerably "lighter" from the COVID crisis. Fewer planes, fewer personnel, fewer routes. The only thing that will have grown is their debt. Lighter airlines, yes, but will they be diminished...
There has been talk recently of the possibility of attrition the Air France network in order to return to a better profitability. But the question is whether the airline will be able to return to growth after a period...
Air France recently announced a major order for Airbus A220s to replace its A318 and A319s. This decision makes sense for both the airline, which will save on operating costs, and for passengers, who will gain in comfort.
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If we were to judge the vitality of an airline to expand its fleet or at least to renew it, we cannot say that Air France has been reassuring in recent years. Since the 2013 order for 28 A350s...