KLM

In 2025, the Air France-KLM Group achieved a record operating profit of 2.0 billion euros with more than 100 million passengers on its books - including 76.75 million passengers for the two carriers. This was a first in the history of the two airlines, which improved their operating margin to 6.1 %. As Benjamin...

Dutch carrier KLM - or at least its marketing teams - seems to be living a fairytale in which cabin density becomes synonymous with additional passenger comfort. The carrier has announced an overhaul of its long-haul cabin product. The new service concept will apply to all classes, including the...

At the beginning of the summer, the ADP and Air France KLM groups launched the Connect France initiative. The aim of this initiative was to enable the Franco-Dutch carrier to truly play at home, by offering its passengers an enhanced experience in Paris. Almost two months later, one of the areas targeted by Connect France has become clearer with the arrival of...

In the second quarter of 2025, Air France-KLM recorded a significant increase in operating income to 736 million euros, up 223 million on last year, with an operating margin of 8.7%. This performance was driven by growth in unit revenues (+2.4%) in the passenger, cargo and low-cost (Transavia) sectors. But also in...

2025 marks the fifth anniversary of Air France and KLM's joint venture (JV) partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. This alliance continues to redefine transatlantic travel with excellent connectivity and enhanced customer benefits. It also means more frequencies and new destinations this summer. The four...

After several years of promises, 2024 finally seems to be the moment when the potential of NDC in the air transport sector, and particularly in business travel, will become a reality. And the new entrants to the world of business travel are in the front line in adopting this new standard, thanks in particular to their technological flexibility. Supertripper is demonstrating this today...

From 27 October, KLM will be expanding its transatlantic network with a direct non-stop flight between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Portland, Oregon (PDX). The airline will offer three direct flights a week (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday) using Boeing 787-9 aircraft. In the cabin, passengers will have a choice of 30 seats in World Business Class, 21 seats...

The Air France-KLM group has confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of its minority stake of 19.9 % in SAS AB (SAS Scandinavian Airlines). This acquisition follows the receipt of regulatory approvals from both the European Union and the United States. The transaction represents an investment of $144.5 million for SAS AB and...

Baggage is a juicy source of revenue for airlines. For several years now, it has been costing passengers more and more to carry it in the hold. Let's start, however, with some good news, which is quite rare in today's air transport industry. Air France-KLM has decided to revise the amount of excess baggage to be paid...

The Air France-KLM Group continues to make progress at the start of 2024. And this despite additional costs linked to operational disruptions such as geopolitical conflicts. Turnover reached 6.7 billion euros, up 5.11TP3Q on the previous year. However, operating profit was 183 million euros lower...

Air France and KLM inaugurated their new Air&Rail Terminal at Brussels-Midi on 26 March. Located within the station, this lounge has been completely renovated, offering new spaces in an elegant atmosphere. The investment reflects the two airlines' commitment to improving the experience of passengers using the train to reach their hubs...

30 billion euros, the highest turnover in its history! The Air France-KLM group has reported good results for the past year, with a 14% increase in turnover compared with 2022. At the same time, its net profit rose by 206 million euros to 934 million euros, while its net debt...

Artificial intelligence is making inroads into all segments of business travel. While the trend sometimes borders on the merely fashionable or even gadget-like, the objectives unveiled at the beginning of February by KLM are promising, to say the least. Based on technology developed by Kickstart AI, the Dutch airline aims to reduce wastage by 63 %...

This is the logical follow-up to the memorandum of understanding signed between the Air France-KLM group and Etihad in September 2023. This agreement, which focuses on joint services and the coordination of flights on the France-Abu Dhabi route, now includes the two airlines' frequent flyer programmes. Members of Flying Blue, Air France's frequent flyer programme, will...

Over the last few weeks, Voyages d'Affaires has been reporting extensively on the authoritarian reduction in the number of aircraft movements at Amsterdam airport. This decision came into force with the start of the winter season. However, the gradual reduction in the number of annual movements from 500,000 to 452,000 has meant a great deal of work...

After a good summer season, particularly in terms of passenger numbers on long-haul routes, Air France is continuing to reopen and expand its global network. During the 2023-2024 winter season, the airline will serve 167 destinations, including 84 on long-haul routes and 83 on short and medium-haul routes. The national carrier will thus return to a level...

What's going on in the minds of Dutch politicians? The environment is a major issue for the planet, but it also seems to be making the bed of local politicians with its one-upmanship. And it is threatening Amsterdam Schiphol airport, one of the two major hubs of the Air France-KLM group. A plan to...

The Air France-KLM Group is securing its future on long-haul routes. It has just announced its intention to order 50 Airbus A350-900s and A350-1000s. It also includes acquisition rights for a further 40 aircraft. This mega-order will enable the renewal and rationalisation of the long-haul fleet. It also reflects the company's ambition to improve its economic performance...

The Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have just finalised a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their collaboration in the fields of commercial passenger transport, frequent flyer programmes, talent development and aircraft maintenance. As part of this partnership, and subject to...

This is now the norm for a growing number of airlines. Following in the footsteps of Air France, flydubai and Lufthansa, sliding doors are increasingly common in business class. And KLM passengers will be no exception to the rule. The airline has just announced the launch of its World Business Class with...