German airline group files formal offer for Portuguese flag carrier; Air France-KLM also seeks a stake
KLM’s 06:00 flight from Norwich to Amsterdam KL1054, usually operated by Embraer E175 aircraft, was cancelled on 12 September, following the cancellation of the same service the previous day. KLM attributed Saturday’s cancellation to “measures imposed by the local government or air traffic control”, while Friday’s was listed as being for “operational reasons”. Norwich Airport […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban2h ago
KLM Cityhopper is celebrating its 60th anniversary, having developed from a small domestic carrier into a central component of KLM’s European network and Amsterdam Schiphol’s hub operation. The airline began in 1966 as Nederlandse Luchtvaart Maatschappij (NLM), operating two leased Fokker aircraft on domestic routes. The Cityhopper name appeared in 1976, before mergers with NetherLines […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban11 Sept
The Night Watch flew on September 4 and 10 and is expected to join the Dutch carrier later this month, becoming the first of 22 A350-900s
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier11 SeptPortugal has extended the TAP privatisation process until 31 December 2026, allowing the government to hold a final three-week negotiation phase with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa. Both groups submitted binding offers in July for a 44.9% stake in TAP. The government considers their overall valuations sufficiently close to justify asking both bidders for improved and […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 SeptAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Sylvain Fagot as Senior Vice President (SVP) Components at Air France Industries, effective October 1, 2026. Fagot succeeds François Gueguen, who is leaving AFI KLM E&M to become Executive Vice President Fleet, Engineering & Maintenance at Transavia France. Fagot returns to Air France […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm7 SeptThe Portuguese Government will negotiate with both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM after concluding that their binding offers for a minority stake in TAP received “very similar” overall assessments. The negotiations will last several weeks and are intended to produce improved proposals. The Government will then select one bidder for exclusive final talks. Portugal plans […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 Sept
KLM's first Airbus A350 has completed its first flight, beginning a fleet transformation crucial to protecting its Schiphol hub.
The first Airbus A350-900 to be delivered to Dutch flag carrier KLM completed its maiden flight on September…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros4 Sept
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Corsica have signed a new multi-year agreement for the support of the airline’s LEAP-1A engine fleet. The agreement […]
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Corsica have signed a new multi-year agreement to support the airline’s fleet of LEAP-1A engines. Covering nine engines that power Air Corsica’s Airbus A320neo aircraft, the agreement marks a significant milestone in a partnership spanning several decades. AFI KLM E&M, which already provides […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm2 Sept
Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We've just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles, with an offer to buy miles with up to an 80% bonus, at a cost of 1.69 cents each. While not quite in line with the best-ever offers we've seen from the program, it still has the potential to be a good deal, if you have a specific use in mind.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig27 AugDelta Air Lines will launch a new route between Texas’ Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) from March 27, 2027, as part of a transatlantic joint venture partnership between the airline, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM. The new nonstop Austin-Paris flights will be Delta’s first transatlantic route from Austin and will make […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky19 Aug
Flying Blue is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles, as the program is useful for redemptions in premium cabins on Air France and KLM, as well as for travel on SkyTeam and other partner airlines.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 AugAir France-KLM Group has secured a new €1 billion credit facility from a group of 12 international banks, strengthening the airline group’s liquidity and giving it greater flexibility to manage future financing needs. The multi-purpose facility can be drawn and repaid at Air France-KLM’s discretion. It has an initial maturity date of June 2028, with […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu15 Aug
Apollo’s easyJet takeover could unlock a powerful new partnership with Air France-KLM across Europe.
KLM will introduce a new catering concept called Grand Café KLM on its European network from October, offering passengers greater choice through a combination of complimentary refreshments, pre-ordered meals and onboard purchases. Under the new service, passengers will be able to pre-order meals before departure, with options including poke bowls and Caesar salads. Additional food […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 Aug
Among the ”big three” European airline groups, Air France-KLM has been by far the most generous with its included offerings in short haul economy. Both Air France and KLM have offered complimentary drinks (including beer and wine) as well as snacks in short haul economy, in contrast to International Airlines Group (IAG) and Lufthansa Group.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig10 AugIn the first half of this year, KLM Group achieved a revenue of €6.9 billion, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The operating result reached €68...
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has its monthly Promo Rewards promotion, whereby members can save 25% on select award tickets over a limited travel period. The program has just published its new Promo Rewards list for August 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig1 Aug
The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM showed off its fully-painted first A350 in a few online posts, one in mid-June which announced the jet’s name, and another in mid-July, with a video showing the assembly process.On the topic of naming, KLM has chosen to name its aircraft after iconic Dutch artworks, and so The Night Watch by Rembrandt is one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated paintings and is arguably the country’s best-known work of art.