https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/air france klm/ Air France Klm News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:39:15+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-adds-amadeus-cytric-portfolio-to-corporate-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-adds-amadeus-cytric-portfolio-to-corporate-offering/ Air France-KLM Group has become the first airline partner to add the Amadeus Cytric portfolio to its offering for corporate customers. The new deal features Cytric Travel, Cytric Expense, Cytric Easy and Cytric Care. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:23:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-airlines-sign-letters-of-intent-to-explore-carbon-removal-solutions-f/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-airlines-sign-letters-of-intent-to-explore-carbon-removal-solutions-f/ Airbus and a number of major airlines – including Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, IAG and Lufthansa – have signed Letters of Intent to explore opportunities for a future supply of carbon removal credits from direct air carbon capture technology. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-indigo-codeshare-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-indigo-codeshare-takes-off/ Further to the lifting of the Air Bubble Agreement in India and to the necessary governmental approval, Air France-KLM and IndiGo have implemented the extensive codeshare agreement announced in December 2021. Mon, 16 May 2022 19:18:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-1.2bn-loss-for-first-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-1.2bn-loss-for-first-quarter/ As government lockdowns to control Covid-19 continued across Europe, the group flew 4.8 million passengers during the quarter, down nearly three quarters from last year. Fri, 07 May 2021 08:46:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-loss-of-7.1bn-for-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-loss-of-7.1bn-for-2020/ Passenger numbers fell 67 per cent last year, the airline said in a statement earlier, while revenue fell 59 per cent compared to the previous year. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:43:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-1.05bn-loss-for-third-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-1.05bn-loss-for-third-quarter/ Air France-KLM added the new lockdown imposed by the French government amid rising cases of coronavirus across Europe will weigh on performance through the fourth quarter of this year. Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:15:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-1.5-billion-quarterly-loss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-1.5-billion-quarterly-loss/ Air France-KLM has reported a €1.5 billion loss for the second quarter as the Covid-19 continues to take a huge toll on the global aviation sector. Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:41:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-warns-recovery-may-takes-years-as-losses-mount/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-warns-recovery-may-takes-years-as-losses-mount/ Air France-KLM has reported a first quarter operating loss of €815 million as the coronavirus pandemic begins to show up in financial results. Though only the last two weeks of the three-month period were impacted, the carrier reported substantial losses. Fri, 08 May 2020 08:43:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-receives-government-support-to-stay-aloft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-receives-government-support-to-stay-aloft/ Air France-KLM has secured at least €7 billion in government funds as the group seeks to overcome a collapse in travel demand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Franco-Dutch airline group is struggling to stay afloat because amid a raft of limitations on travel. Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/higher-fuel-costs-hit-profits-at-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/higher-fuel-costs-hit-profits-at-air-france-klm/ Air France-KLM has reported a 31 per cent drop in net profit, to €290 million, for 2019. The news comes on the back of a falloff in freight and rising fuel bills. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:40:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-leads-comprehensive-new-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-leads-comprehensive-new-joint-venture/ Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Air France and KLM have launched a new expanded joint venture. The deal is designed to offer a greater choice of routes and loyalty options when travelling between Europe, the United Kingdom and North America. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:33:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-orders-60-airbus-a220-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-orders-60-airbus-a220-planes/ Air France-KLM has firmed up an order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernise its single-aisle fleet. The aircraft are intended to be operated by Air France. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:33:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-places-new-airbus-a350-900-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-places-new-airbus-a350-900-order/ Air France-KLM has placed a firm order for ten additional widebody A350-900s with Airbus. Also today, Airbus has acquired industrial automation company, MTM Robotics, for an undisclosed sum. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:26:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-fall-in-profits-for-third-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-reports-fall-in-profits-for-third-quarter/ Air France-KLM has reported disappointing third quarter financial results, with net profits dropping €420 million to €366 million for the three months to September 30th. There was, however, a two per cent gain in revenue to €7.7 billion. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:29:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-group-sign-huge-airbus-a220-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-group-sign-huge-airbus-a220-deal/ Air France-KLM Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernise its fleet. As part of a wider fleet simplification, Air France also announced plans to retire its ten Airbus A380s by 2022. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:04:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-expands-bluebiz-loyalty-scheme-in-partnership-with-air-fran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-expands-bluebiz-loyalty-scheme-in-partnership-with-air-fran/ Virgin Atlantic is partnering with Air France-KLM to enhance the bluebiz small and medium-sized enterprise corporate loyalty programme in the UK. These up-and-coming businesses have always been key to the Virgin Atlantic brand, the airline said. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:53:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-gives-approval-to-air-france-klm-investment-in-virgin-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-gives-approval-to-air-france-klm-investment-in-virgin-a/ The commission concluded the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:35:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smith-appointed-chief-executive-at-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smith-appointed-chief-executive-at-air-france-klm/ Current Air Canada chief operating officer Benjamin Smith has been selected by Air France-KLM as its next chief executive. Smith has played a major role at Air Canada over the past two decades, and becomes the first overseas leader of Air France-KLM. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:25:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-drops-plans-for-air-france-klm-stake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-drops-plans-for-air-france-klm-stake/ Hotel giant AccorHotels has dropped plans for a potential stake in Air France-KLM. In June, as part of its strategy to develop its range of services in the travel space, Accor had stated it was considering the establishment of a strategic alliance with the airline group. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:49:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-completes-acquisition-of-virgin-atlantic-stake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-completes-acquisition-of-virgin-atlantic-stake/ Air France-KLM has completed the acquisition of a 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic currently held by Virgin Group. The deal is valued at around £220 million and is part of an expanded transatlantic joint venture with Delta Air Lines. Wed, 16 May 2018 08:25:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-bmi-reveal-codeshare-deal-on-bristol-paris-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-bmi-reveal-codeshare-deal-on-bristol-paris-route/ Air France and bmi have announced a brand-new codeshare partnership on bmi’s Bristol to Paris service. Commencing for travel from May 14th, the partnership will provide business and leisure customers from Bristol Airport with access to 25 French cities via Air France’s award-winning hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Wed, 02 May 2018 09:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-to-waive-booking-surcharges-for-american-express-global-busi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-to-waive-booking-surcharges-for-american-express-global-busi/ American Express Global Business Travel has reached an agreement with Air France-KLM that enables customers to bypass a surcharge on air fares through participating global distribution systems, while maintaining access to content. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:47:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-waive-surcharges-for-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-group-to-waive-surcharges-for-air-france-klm/ Expedia Group has confirmed that its customers in all European markets (including the UK and Switzerland) will not be charged the distribution surcharge on flights from Air France, KLM and the carriers’ low-cost affiliate, Hop!. Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:19:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-signs-distribution-deal-with-travelport/ Travelport and Air France KLM have signed an agreement for the distribution of content through the tech giant’s platform. Air France, KLM and Hop! content on Travelport’s platform will include the company’s leading rich content, branded fares, fare families and multiple ancillaries. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:49:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-hand-over-mumbai-route-to-joon-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-hand-over-mumbai-route-to-joon-in-june/ As of June 8th, Air France will hand over its Paris Charles de Gaulle to Mumbai service to Joon, its new-generation subsidiary. The group’s little sister will connect the two cities with a daily flight operated by Airbus A340. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:37:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-takes-stake-in-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-takes-stake-in-air-france-klm/ Delta Air Lines is deepening its longstanding and industry-leading partnership with Air France-KLM Group with a €375 million investment to acquire ten per cent equity in the joint venture partner and a seat on the Air France-KLM Group board. Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:12:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-group-takes-31-per-cent-stake-in-virgin-atlantic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-group-takes-31-per-cent-stake-in-virgin-atlantic/ Air France-KLM Group, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have announced their intention to expand their strategic partnership and offer customers access to the most comprehensive transatlantic route network via an extensive joint venture. Under the deal, Air France-KLM will acquire a 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic from the holding currently held by Virgin Group. Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:55:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-france-klm/ Singapore Airlines and regional subsidiary SilkAir have signed a memorandum of understanding with Air France-KLM to codeshare on each other’s flights with effect from April 2017. Under the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, Singapore Airlines will add its ‘SQ’ designator code to Air France-operated flights beyond Paris to ten destinations - Aberdeen, Bordeaux, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Lyon, Madrid, Marseille, Newcastle, Nice and Toulouse. Sat, 15 Apr 2017 11:07:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hertz-global-extends-partnership-with-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hertz-global-extends-partnership-with-air-france-klm/ Hertz Global Holdings has confirmed that Hertz, Thrifty and Firefly will serve as Air France’s exclusive car rental providers for four years. The news follows the renewal of the 28 year partnership between Hertz and Air France–KLM Group. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:35:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-becomes-latest-airline-to-join-boeing-dreamliner-club/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-becomes-latest-airline-to-join-boeing-dreamliner-club/ Boeing and AerCap have delivered the first 787 to Air France. The airplane, a 787-9, signifies the delivery of AerCap’s 50th Dreamliner and will be deployed on Air France’s Paris to Cairo route starting in January. The airplane is also the 500th 787 produced on Boeing’s production lines. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:45:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uncertain-environment-bites-into-air-france-klm-revenues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uncertain-environment-bites-into-air-france-klm-revenues/ Air France-KLM has pointed to a deteriorating global situation for a fall in profits during the second quarter of 2016. The group reported a five per cent fall in revenue to €6.22 billion for the three months to June 30th when compared with the same period last year. Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:59:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-sees-profits-rise-in-line-with-fall-fuel-prices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-sees-profits-rise-in-line-with-fall-fuel-prices/ European airline Air France-KLM has posted its first annual net profit since 2008. The carrier reported a net profit of €118 million for 2015, compared with a €225 million net loss the year before. The company’s overall sales rose 2.8 per cent to €89.82 billion last year. Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:21:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-france-klm/ Air Astana and two of Europe’s leading airlines, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, have deepened their cooperation by signing a codeshare agreement for flights between Astana and Paris operated by Air Astana. Effective for flights from March 11th 2016, this three times a week service will now carry the marketing code of both KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:05:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-for-europe-launches-in-amsterdam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-for-europe-launches-in-amsterdam/ Airlines for Europe, Europe’s new airline association, has officially been launched at an EU Aviation Summit in Amsterdam. The new association has been founded by Europe’s five largest airline groups – Air France KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group, Ryanair – to represent the interests of its members when dealing with the EU institutions, international organisations and national governments on European aviation issues. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 11:12:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-managers-forced-to-flee-irate-employees/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-managers-forced-to-flee-irate-employees/ Two Air France managers have been chased from a meeting with employees following a disagreement over job cuts. Human resources manager Xavier Broseta and senior official Pierre Plissonnier has their shirts torn from them as they clambered over a fence to escape irate workers. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:06:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-android-smartwatch-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-android-smartwatch-app/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to run a trial with Android smartwatch technology that will provide passengers with specific trip information. Besides supplying passengers with their boarding pass, the app assists with all relevant airport-related activities. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:56:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-flies-into-george-best-airport-in-belfast/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-flies-into-george-best-airport-in-belfast/ One of Europe’s largest airline groups, Air France KLM, is to commence operations from Northern Ireland. George Best Belfast City Airport is the only airport in the UK or Ireland included in expansion plans announced today by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines who will commence a daily service to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from May 2015. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:03:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-indian-ocean-codeshare-deal-with-air-austral/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-indian-ocean-codeshare-deal-with-air-austral/ Air France and Air Austral have signed a codeshare agreement allowing customers to travel between Europe and the Indian Ocean via Paris-Charles de Gaulle and St. Denis de la Reunion. This partnership is in addition to the previous Interline agreement signed in April 2014 between Air France and Air Austral, and increases the choice of destinations between the Indian Ocean and Europe. Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:44:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbnb-launches-long-term-deal-with-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbnb-launches-long-term-deal-with-klm/ After the success of the KLM aircraft apartment competition, KLM and Airbnb have announced that they will be entering into a long-term partnership. To mark the start of the collaboration, KLM and Airbnb created a competition to win a stay in a KLM aircraft apartment at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, with three lucky winners staying in the KLM plane apartment. Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:19:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-bows-to-union-pressure-over-transavia-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-bows-to-union-pressure-over-transavia-expansion/ Attempts to return Air France to sustained profitability suffered a significant setback today, as the flag-carrier bowed to union pressure over plans to develop its Transavia subsidiary outside of France. Pilots at Air France have been out on strike for ten days over perceived threat to their positions after the airline revealed plans to expand the low-cost subsidiary. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:32:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-narrows-losses-over-first-half/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-narrows-losses-over-first-half/ Air France KLM has released its financial results for the six months to June, net losses of €614 million. However, this was an improvement of €185 million on the same period of last year. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:06:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-new-cabin-on-boeing-777-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-new-cabin-on-boeing-777-fleet/ Air France inaugurated its first Boeing 777 equipped with new cabins on flight AF008, which took off last week from Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 19:10 for New York. For the first time, customers were able to enjoy the new Economy cabin, offering optimum travel comfort, and Premium Economy, with 40 per cent additional space. Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:32:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-strengthens-latin-american-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-strengthens-latin-american-connection/ Air France has announced a significant increase in services to Central and South America, with the launch of a new thrice-weekly service to Brasilia, its third destination in Brazil after Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This summer Air France will also increase flight capacity to Panama from three to four weekly flights, with five weekly flights then expected from October 27th. Fri, 11 Apr 2014 08:23:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-renews-partnership-with-air-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-renews-partnership-with-air-mauritius/ Air France KLM managing director Alexandre de Juniac and Andre Viljoen, chief executive of Air Mauritius have signed an agreement that reinforces and broadens the scope of the existing collaboration between the airlines. The signing ceremony was chaired by Air Mauritius chairman, Dass Thomas, and provides for the continuity of the joint Air Mauritius-Air France code share operations between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport in Mauritius. Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:41:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/management-change-at-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/management-change-at-air-france-klm/ Air France KLM has appointed Warner Rootliep as general manager for the UK and Ireland market. He succeeds Henri Hourcade who joins the French market as vice president of sales. Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:52:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-panama-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-panama-service/ Starting 25 November 2013, Air France will operate a scheduled service to Panama City, with three weekly flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, thus expanding its network to Central and South America and the Caribbean. Flights will be operated by Boeing 777-200 equipped with 309 seats, including 35 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 250 in Economy. Sun, 30 Jun 2013 09:12:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-completes-airbus-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-completes-airbus-deal/ Air France KLM has announced it has finalised a deal with European manufacturer Airbus for 25 new A350 jets with a further 25 on option. The A350-900 aircrafts are equipped with Rolls-Royce XWB engines, which will significantly contribute to the performance of the Airbus A350. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:41:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-e-commerce-agreement-with-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-e-commerce-agreement-with-france-klm/ Amadeus has announced it has signed a long-term e-Commerce agreement with Air France-KLM, the leading French-Dutch airline group. Amadeus’ agreement with Air France-KLM, which is effective worldwide, will see the airline group use Amadeus’ shopping technology for a further five years across both its domestic and international websites. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:19:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromobile-launches-inflight-mobile-service-for-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromobile-launches-inflight-mobile-service-for-air-france-klm/ Customers on selected Air France-KLM flights can now be able to send text messages, check emails and browse the internet, thanks to a partnership with AeroMobile, the leading inflight mobile phone operator. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:30:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-launch-inflight-wi-fi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-launch-inflight-wi-fi/ Today Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate their first inflight connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on board. The new service will allow customers to remain connected with the world by being able to send text messages and e-mails and surf the internet during their flight. On our specially designed inflight website we also offer a broad range of free and up to date services including live television news and sports channels, relevant airline and destination information. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-launches-pre-paid-baggage-services-for-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-launches-pre-paid-baggage-services-for-air-france-klm/ Sabre, a global technology company, has started selling pre-paid baggage for Air France-KLM. The airline has chosen to sell this ancillary product through Sabre using industry technology standards developed by ATPCo and IATA. Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airfrance-klm-increases-connectivity-from-scotland-to-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airfrance-klm-increases-connectivity-from-scotland-to-the-world/ Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are increasing flight frequencies from Scotland to the world for their Summer Schedule. KLM is increasing its daily flights from five to six from Edinburgh to Amsterdam and from four to five from Glasgow.  Air France has increased the frequency between Edinburgh and Paris with one additional flight. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/change-of-leadership-for-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/change-of-leadership-for-air-france-klm/ Jean-Cyril Spinetta has confirmed he will be stepping down as chairman and chief executive of the Air France-KLM airline group. He will be joined by vice chairman and deputy chief executive and Leo van Wijk, with both leaving their posts on July 1st. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:33:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-signs-klm-deal-to-boost-cargo-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-signs-klm-deal-to-boost-cargo-fleet/ Etihad Airways has signed a wet-lease contract with KLM–Martinair Cargo to provide the UAE flag carrier with a Boeing 747-400ERF freighter. This is one of the first milestones on a range of cooperation initiatives between the partners creating ample cargo opportunities and customer solutions.  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:38:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-sees-losses-widen-as-restructuring-costs-bite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-sees-losses-widen-as-restructuring-costs-bite/ Air France-KLM saw net losses increase 47 per cent to €1.19 billion in 2012, after a €471 million restructuring charge and a €890 million increase in its fuel bill hit results. However, the Franco-Dutch airline saw operating losses fall to €300 million, down from €353 million the year before. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:50:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-amadeus-renew-vows/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-amadeus-renew-vows/ Air France-KLM and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, have renewed their content agreement. Thanks to the deal, travel agencies worldwide will continue to have guaranteed access to the full range of fares and inventory relating to more than 74.8 million seats and 90.000 flights operated annually by Air France and KLM through the Amadeus system. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:47:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-kestrelflyer-expands-pact-with-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-mauritius-kestrelflyer-expands-pact-with-air-france-klm/ Air Mauritius Kestrelflyer has extended its partnership with Air France/KLM to provide members of both frequent flyer programmes with an enhanced range of benefits. Andre Viljoen, chief executive of Air Mauritius described the deal as ‘a breakthrough’ for Air Mauritius. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:34:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-air-france-klm-sign-significant-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-air-france-klm-sign-significant-codeshare-deal/ Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM have signed a historic agreement to codeshare on flights across the airlines’ networks, the first phase of a much larger strategic partnership which commences on October 28th. The wide-ranging codeshare agreement will see Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM offering joint codes on destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:33:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-world-air-transport-leader-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-world-air-transport-leader-in-2012/ The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), the main international index evaluating companies on their performance in terms of sustainable development, has once again ranked Air France-KLM air transport leader for the year 2012, for the 8th year running. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-inks-content-deal-with-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-inks-content-deal-with-sabre/ Sabre Travel Network has signed a multi-year full-content agreement with Air France-KLM to sell the carrier’s seats and ancillary products through travel agents connected to the Sabre global distribution system (GDS). Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:37:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-launches-new-uk-advertising-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-launches-new-uk-advertising-campaign/ Air France-KLM is today launching a new £1 million multi-platform tactical above-the-line advertising campaign that includes outdoor, print, online and mobile creative executions. The three week campaign focuses across six main regions of the UK: London, Scotland, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:44:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundancy-costs-drive-up-losses-at-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundancy-costs-drive-up-losses-at-air-france-klm/ Air France-KLM has seen losses widen over the three months to June as the carrier seeks to trim costs. The Franco-Dutch carrier lost €895 million over the period, compared to losses of €197 million last year, as redundancy payments took a toll on the bottom line. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:57:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-workforce-as-it-seeks-to-return-to-black/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-workforce-as-it-seeks-to-return-to-black/ Air France has confirmed it will shed as many as 5,000 jobs as it seeks to restore its competitiveness and reposition its offering. Chief executive Alexandre de Juniac outlined the plans in Paris earlier, stating excess staff would be let go without compulsory redundancies. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:42:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ec-to-investigate-air-france-klm-alitalia-and-delta-air-transatlantic-joint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ec-to-investigate-air-france-klm-alitalia-and-delta-air-transatlantic-joint/ The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether a transatlantic joint venture between Air France-KLM, Alitalia and Delta Air Lines breaches antitrust rules. All three carriers are members of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:21:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-invests-in-business-class/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-invests-in-business-class/ Air France is boosting its business class offering with a number of new enhancements including new seats on its long haul fleet, a new and improved menu by renowned chefs and a more personalised service. The new innovations will be rolled out in 2012. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-boss-quits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-boss-quits/ Pierre-Henri Gourgeon has stepped down as chief executive of Air France and the Air France-KLM group, following pressure from the board of directors. Having held the post since 2009, Gourgeon was expected to stay until 2013, but following a board meeting yesterday, it emerged that he had quit. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:23:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-hotels-links-with-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-hotels-links-with-air-france-klm/ Meliá Hotels International has reached an agreement with the Flying Blue frequent flyer programme created by Air France and KLM to allow members to benefit from both loyalty programmes. The new agreement allows members of Meliá Hotels International’s mas rewards programme to exchange points for Flying Blue miles at a rate of one mile for every six mas rewards points. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:36:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-splits-new-long-range-jet-order-between-europe-and-us/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-splits-new-long-range-jet-order-between-europe-and-us/ European aviation giant Air France-KLM has split a $12 billion long-rage jet order between Airbus and Boeing following months of politically fraught negotiations. Pressure from French politicians had been seen to encourage the carrier to order from Airbus in order to protect jobs in Europe. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:54:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rightnow-powers-mobile-experiences-for-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rightnow-powers-mobile-experiences-for-klm/ RightNow is powering great customer experiences for airline KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. With RightNow CX, the customer experience suite, KLM is delivering dynamic support information to customers on its award winning mobile website.  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:01:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs-political-unrest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs-political-unrest/ Air France-KLM has recorded a €212 million net loss for the three months to June 30th, as rising fuel costs, political unrest in the Middle East and Japan’s nuclear disaster hit earnings. However, the figure is down from €252 million lost in the same quarter of 2010, with the airline maintaining it will make a modest profit in 2011 as a whole. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:12:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-next-to-order-long-haul-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-next-to-order-long-haul-aircraft/ The board of Air France-KLM will meet later this month to discuss the purchase of up to 100 long-haul aircraft. Following the example set by American Airlines earlier this week, the order is expected to be split between European manufacturer Airbus and American rival Boeing. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:04:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-set-for-jet-mega-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-set-for-jet-mega-order/ Air France-KLM has hinted at plans to embark on a huge expansion of its long-haul fleet and is poised to place an order for 100 aircraft split between Airbus and Boeing. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:28:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-france-klm-and-alitalia-to-cull-transatlantic-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-france-klm-and-alitalia-to-cull-transatlantic-flights/ Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Alitalia have announced plans to cut their transatlantic services from autumn against a backdrop of rising fuel prices and excess capacity. The reductions are likely to push fares higher and leave passengers with fewer choices. Fri, 20 May 2011 17:04:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-france-klm-launch-florida-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-france-klm-launch-florida-expansion/ Delta Air Lines and the Air France-KLM Group kick off a major international expansion this week with new flights connecting Florida with three major European cities: London, Paris and Amsterdam. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-delta-mull-virgin-atlantic-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-delta-mull-virgin-atlantic-acquisition/ Air France-KLM of Europe has teamed up with United States-based Delta Air Lines to consider a bid for Virgin Atlantic. Owner Richard Branson is presently considering his options for the carrier in an increasingly competitive market. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:09:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-delta-mull-virgin-atlantic-acquisition1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-delta-mull-virgin-atlantic-acquisition1/ British and French mobile operators are poised to strike a deal that would provide mobile phone coverage in the Channel Tunnel in time for the 2012 Olympics. London Mayor, Boris Johnson, is also aiming to bring 2G and 3G coverage to the Tube ahead of the games. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canadian-tourists-forced-to-pay-following-uae-spat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canadian-tourists-forced-to-pay-following-uae-spat/ Canadian visitors to the United Arab Emirates face paying up to $1,000 for a visa following a diplomatic spat between the two countries. The controversial move follows a decision by the Canadian government to refuse extra landing rights at the country’s airports to two major UAE airlines. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boost-by-full-year-profit-forecast/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boost-by-full-year-profit-forecast/ Air France-KLM Group has seen its stock rise this morning, as Europe’s largest carrier raised its full-year profit forecast. The French carrier forecast an operating profit for the year ending March 2011 on resurgent bookings, from an earlier prediction for breakeven. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:58:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-eyes-new-low-cost-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-eyes-new-low-cost-carrier/ Air France-KLM could launch a “low-cost” domestic carrier in a bid to win back market share in France from budget rivals. Dubbed “Air France Express”, the pan-European carrier could start service as early as next year from a series of bases across southern France. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:28:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-to-pay-87m-price-fixing-fine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-to-pay-87m-price-fixing-fine/ Air France-KLM has agreed to pay $87m in settlement for civil damages relating to price fixing in its cargo division. It joins the likes of British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Korean Air, which have all paid significant fines following an undercover investigation into global air freight price fixing between 2000 and 2006. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:25:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-joins-trans-atlantic-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-joins-trans-atlantic-joint-venture/ Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has joined a trans-Atlantic venture with Air France-KLM and Delta Airlines. With the addition of the rejuvenated Italian carrier the venture now represents approximately 26 per cent of total trans-Atlantic capacity – with 250 flights and approximately 55,000 seats each day. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:23:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-ends-annus-horribilis-with-record-1.6bn-loss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-ends-annus-horribilis-with-record-1.6bn-loss/ Air France-KLM has reported a record loss of €1.56 billion in what its chief executive described as the airline’s “annus horribilis”. After a year marked by the crash of Flight 447 off the coast of Brazil, Europe’s largest airline blamed the losses on passengers shifting to low-cost carriers and downgrading from business to economy. Thu, 20 May 2010 13:16:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-extend-amadeus-full-content-distribution-agreement-until/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-extend-amadeus-full-content-distribution-agreement-until/ Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry and Air France - KLM, the largest airline group in Europe, have agreed to extend their full content agreement until December 2013. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:33:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-1700-jobs-as-losses-widen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-1700-jobs-as-losses-widen/ Air France-KLM is to cut 1,700 jobs next year after posting a worse-than-expected quarterly loss. The Franco-Dutch carrier, which is already cutting 3,000 jobs this year, reported a net loss of €147m, which it blamed on fuel hedging losses and poor cargo traffic. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090327103924423/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090327103924423/ Europe’s largest airline, Air France-KLM has issued a stark profit warning, whilst also disclosing that it has dropped into the red for the current financial year.The aviation giant has said its operating loss is running at around €200m for the past 12 months and warned that the outlook appears similarly bleak for the forthcoming year. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:39:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090312091148586/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090312091148586/ The Air France KLM Group’s summer 2009 schedule (29 March - 25 October) has been adjusted in line with the sharp decline in demand caused by the economic crisis which is affecting all corners of the world. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:11:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090213154729185/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090213154729185/ Air France-KLM is to cut as many as 1,200 jobs after weak ticket revenues and dwindling cargo volumes forced a sharp rise in third-quarter losses to €200 million.The Franco-Dutch group unveiled a cost-cutting programme of €1.2 billion. The job cuts, which will include some 450 managers, will be through natural attrition and no one will be fired, spokesman Nicolas Petteau promised. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:47:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090202142301675/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090202142301675/ Air France-KLM has denied negotiating a secret pact to acquire control of Alitalia at some future date, the French group’s chairman said in an interview in Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore.“There is no secret pact, no side letter,” Jean Cyril Spinetta was quoted as saying. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:04:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070921105720400/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070921105720400/ Overall, seat capacity for the Air France KLM Group is to increase by 5.2% in the forthcoming 2007/2008 winter season compared to the same season last year, rising 6.2% in the long-haul network and 1.8% in the short and medium-haul network. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:57:53 +0000