All Air France-KLM Group articles
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AnalysisWill Europe’s airlines see a strong recovery in the second half of 2021?
As the second quarter draws to a close, there are signs that the second half of the year holds more promise for short-haul travel at least
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Air France-KLM expects 60-65% summer capacity amid long-haul uncertainty
Air France-KLM is seeing demand return for intra-European travel this summer amid the unlocking of travel restrictions across the region, but uncertainty persists for the group’s key long-haul operations.
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Time for action on reopening UK-US market: Gallego
IAG chief executive Luis Gallego is calling for action in re-opening the US-UK aviation market after plans for a taskforce to study the opening up of the market emerged.
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Analysis
Airlines frustrated at UK travel ‘green list’ but Europe still on recovery course
The mood music is undeniably improving across a European region where vaccination programmes have ramped up significantly in recent weeks.
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Air France-KLM eyes positive returns this summer
Air France-KLM executives believe the group could return to cash-positive operations over the summer if the vaccine rollout delivers the hoped-for recovery in travel demand.
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Air France-KLM ponders equity moves as first-quarter loss widens
Air France-KLM is considering further equity measures to strengthen its balance sheet after first-quarter operating losses deepened to €1.18 billion ($1.42 billion). Group revenues of €2.2 billion for the three months ending March 2021 were down 55% on the same period last year, during which the pandemic impact was ...
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IATA chief sees airlines ‘more cautious’ in post-pandemic networks
A focus on tackling the mounting debt burden is likely to result in airlines adopting a more cautious approach to building back their networks post-pandemic, believes new IATA director general Willie Walsh.
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Smith sees Transavia as key tool to counter loss of Air France’s Orly slots
Air France-KLM group chief executive Ben Smith believes the flexibility union agreements have given it to develop low-cost unit Transavia at Paris Orly provides the group with a tool to help offset the loss of slots at the airport.
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French state to double Air France-KLM stake as part of recapitalisation
The European Commission has approved a €4 billion recapitalisation of Air France that will see the French state double its holding in Air France-KLM.
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Air France-KLM aims to emerge leaner from Covid-19
Air France-KLM has warned that, with no sign of a recovery from currently dire trading conditions, it plans to shrink and become a leaner, more efficient outfit.
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Air France-KLM braced for tough first quarter after €7bn loss in 2020
Air France-KLM is warning of an even more challenging first quarter of 2021 before it hopes to lift capacity in the summer after today posting a group net loss of €7.1 billion ($8.6 billion) for the pandemic-hit 2020
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Airbus and Air France spearhead Paris bid to advance hydrogen-hub airports
Airbus and Air France-KLM are joining airports operator Groupe ADP and other French entities to explore the use of hydrogen at Parisian airports. They are seeking projects focused on storage and distribution of gaseous and liquid hydrogen within airports, options for hydrogen recycling, and diverse uses of hydrogen in ...
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KLM temporarily suspends 270 flights
Dutch carrier KLM will reportedly suspend 270 flights to the Netherlands after the country’s government imposed new requirements to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
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In depth
How many jobs have Europe’s airlines cut in 2020?
Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in Europe’s airline sector since the crisis began, as carriers seek to reduce cash burn and ‘right-size’ for the eventual recovery in demand.
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Fresh Europe travel restrictions ‘worst possible timing’ for airlines: analysts
New restrictions on travel to and from the UK amid concerns over a new Covid-19 variant are the “worst possible timing” for airlines expecting a desperately needed boost in fortunes over the holiday period, in the view of analysts at Bernstein.
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Interview
KLM chief Elbers on vaccine boost, state support and ‘building back better’
With a government support package secured and better news on the health outlook, KLM is approaching 2021 on much more ‘solid ground’, according to the airline’s chief executive Pieter Elbers
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Aviation taxes would endanger fleet renewal: Air France-KLM chief
New aviation taxes proposed in France would reduce the ability of Air France-KLM to address its impact on the environment through fleet renewal programmes, according to the group’s chief executive Ben Smith.
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KLM pilots outline concerns after government freezes rescue loan
KLM pilots have requested talks with the Dutch finance ministry after the government suspended a rescue loan to the airline over its failure to meet the attached labour conditions. Pilot union VNV had held off from signing a commitment clause intended to ensure that labour agreements could be extended ...
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Dutch government suspends rescue loan to KLM
KLM’s proposed restructuring plan has been rejected by the Dutch government, over the failure to secure crucial union commitments, and the airline will not be permitted to make further draws on the loans put forward to support the carrier. The Dutch finance ministry has informed parliament that the first ...
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‘Debates remain’ with government on bailout deal: KLM chief
KLM chief executive Pieter Elbers says the carrier is continuing discussions with the Dutch government over the approval of its bailout deal, amid reports that the airline’s proposals have been rejected.
