Following a €6.7 billion takeover offer from Apollo, easyJet is reportedly considering a code-sharing or interline agreement with Air France-KLM, focusing on operations at Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris airports.
Air France-KLM reported increased profits despite rising kerosene costs, largely due to passing higher fuel expenses on to customers. The airline also saw an increase in passenger numbers.
Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, with support from Delta, have submitted binding offers for the privatization of Portuguese airline TAP. The Portuguese state entity Parpública has received two formal proposals for the airline.
The Air France-KLM group, including Transavia, has launched a campaign offering modifiable tickets without fees for summer travel. The airline group assures customers it can transport everyone this summer, despite concerns about fuel availability.
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has reportedly decided to rename the airline group. This change is anticipated as Scandinavian carrier SAS is expected to join the alliance.
Franco-Dutch airline Air France-KLM has reduced its business forecast for 2026, anticipating slower growth due to increasing fuel costs, which are attributed to the potential US-Iran conflict.
Air France-KLM reported a first-quarter loss of 287 million euros and revised down its 2026 forecasts, stating that the Middle East war has not yet altered the value of its offer for TAP.
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Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted bids for a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier TAP, as the airline's privatization process continues with two main competitors.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have reportedly submitted bids to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP, signaling potential consolidation in the European aviation sector.
Asian airlines are particularly affected by high kerosene prices, with Chinese carriers announcing fuel surcharges for domestic flights, and other major airlines like Air France-KLM, Air India, Qantas, and SAS also increasing ticket prices.
The Air France-KLM group is adjusting prices on transatlantic and intercontinental routes, reacting to the destabilization of the oil market triggered by the war in Iran.
Air France-KLM has been fined 368 million euros for freight price fixing practices dating back two decades, a sanction already largely provisioned in its accounts.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted competing bids to acquire a minority stake in the Portuguese airline TAP, intensifying the competition between the two European aviation groups.
Air France-KLM, a contender in the final race for TAP's privatization, reaffirmed Lisbon as a hub and expressed interest in the Portuguese airline's connections to Brazil, despite reporting a decline in operational results until June.
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith has hinted at a potential rebranding and name change for the group, stating that internal discussions are ongoing regarding several possible new names.
Air France-KLM and Royal Caribbean have both revised down their 2026 financial forecasts, citing significant increases in fuel costs. Air France-KLM anticipates a $2.4 billion rise in its fuel bill, leading to reduced capacity growth projections.
The privatization of TAP Air Portugal is being discussed, with Air France-KLM identified as a potential strategic partner to enhance commercial, financial, and prestige aspects.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted bids for a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier TAP, as the airline's privatization process continues with two main competitors.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP, signaling potential consolidation in the European aviation sector.
Airlines, including Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM, are sounding the alarm that ticket prices are set to jump due to rising fuel costs, impacting demand and passenger fares.
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and SAS are urging the cancellation of a deal with Qatar after an EU civil servant was dismissed over corruption allegations.
The chief executive of Air France-KLM sees an opportunity to attract easyJet passengers if the low-cost carrier is acquired by its suitors, capitalizing on potential market disruption.
Air France-KLM has indicated its willingness to keep TAP's current management if its bid to acquire the Portuguese airline is successful. This development comes as the airline also notes that heatwaves are influencing European holidaymakers to choose more northern destinations.
Air France-KLM's CEO has indicated a willingness to engage in talks regarding a possible takeover bid for EasyJet, as interest in the budget airline grows.
Air France-KLM has confirmed discussions about changing the group's name, a move that makes sense given its bid for TAP. KLM is reportedly concerned about losing its Dutch identity.
Rising fuel costs are leading to increased prices across various sectors, with Air France-KLM announcing another hike in ticket prices. Consumers are also facing new increases at the pump, particularly around May 1st.
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The Portuguese government has invited Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to submit binding proposals for the privatization of airline TAP, after their initial non-binding offers were deemed very similar. Th
The Dutch government announced it will formally challenge the multimillion-euro compensation packages for the CEOs of KLM and its parent company Air France-KLM, citing new figures on their earnings.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a bid for a minority stake in Portugal's state-owned airline TAP, following IAG's withdrawal from the privatization race.
Air France-KLM has announced price increases for long-haul tickets, including a €50 hike for economy class, due to the rising cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war, following similar adjustments by other airlines.