Air France-KLM is eyeing a potential investment in Air Europa and is in discussions with the Spanish leisure carrier’s owner Globalia, CEO Ben Smith says.
The fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 saw record-high operating revenues for three of Europe’s major airline groups, with two reporting positive net results.
Air France-KLM said it reduced its Airbus A350F order from eight aircraft down to six following the manufacturer’s announcement that the type’s entry-into-service would be delayed.
The European Commission was examining the Dutch government’s noise reduction plan under the Balanced Approach process that EU Member States must follow.
It may be a new year, but Air France-KLM is not immune to the same old challenges affecting the Franco-Dutch group and the European airline sector at large.
Long-haul routes being launched by Delta Air Lines, All Nippon Airwaysand Air France are among the more eye-catching services being launched this month.
Air France-KLM has confirmed it is in talks with Air Europa, which is owned by Globalia, amid reports that it is looking to buy a stake in the Spanish carrier.
Scandinavian Airlines says it has achieved a reduction of almost 20% in CO2 emissions per passenger on a polar route flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles.
The plans are part of the new French government’s proposed 2025 budget and would see a tripling of the so-called Solidarity Tax on Airline Tickets (TSBA).
Air France-KLM expects full-year costs to increase more than predicted as it presented results showing the Olympic Games hit profits in the third quarter.
