Saudia Expands Codeshare Partnership With Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic
The new agreement will help passengers connect to nearly 30 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
The new agreement will help passengers connect to nearly 30 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
AviationNews – Major international carriers, including KLM, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines, have extended their flight suspensions to key Middle East destinations into autumn 2026....
Air France-KLM’s net income fell 71% year over year in 2Q26, to €190 million from €649 million. Revenue rose 9.9%
Competition to become a strategic shareholder in TAP Air Portugal has intensified after both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM confirmed they have submitted bids to Parpública, Portugal’s state-owned investment company, as part of the ongoing privatisation process for the flag carrier. Lufthansa Group announced it has submitted a bid for an initial minority stake in […]
KLM Group posted improved financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue rising 8% year-on-year to €6.9 billion and its operating result improving by €92 million to €68 million. Despite the stronger performance, the airline says the results remain insufficient to secure its long-term financial future. According to CEO Marjan Rintel, cost-saving measures […]

Both Air France-KLM Group and Lufthansa Group have now submitted binding offers to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal following on from their non-binding bids in April…

TAP Air Portugal moves a step closer to privitisation, with both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM submitting binding offers for a minority stake in the airline.
Two of Europe’s largest airline groups have formally entered the race to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitting bids to Portuguese state investment company Parpública as part of the carrier’s privatisation process. Both groups say their proposals go well beyond a financial investment, presenting long-term […]
The Portuguese government is preparing to sell off up to 49.9% of the airline.

German airline group files formal offer for Portuguese flag carrier; Air France-KLM also seeks a stake

In the summer of 2025, the government of Portugal relaunched a project to privatize national carrier TAP Air Portugal, with the goal of selling a large stake within a year or so. All too often, not much comes of these kinds of projects, though it seems like this is moving along nicely.

Former KLM Cityhopper aircraft arrived from South Africa but have yet to enter commercial service

When you look at most KLM planes, you’ll see the name ”KLM Royal Dutch Airlines” written near the front of the aircraft, and the word ”KLM” written on the tail, with a crown above it. However, did you know that some KLM Boeing 777 aircraft have a different livery, which reads ”KLM Asia,” and has no crown, and no ”Royal Dutch Airlines” branding?
KLM and Delta Air Lines officially marked the start of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 by ringing the opening bell at Euronext Amsterdam, highlighting their role as official partners of the global event, which runs from 25 July to 8 August. Representatives from both airlines, including KLM’s LGBTIQ+ employee network, attended the ceremony to celebrate diversity, inclusion […]

Why airlines like KLM, Lufthansa, United and JetBlue are flying brand-new business class suites with privacy doors locked open or seats left empty.

The Air France-KLM Visa Signature Card is issued by Bank of America in the United States, and it recently underwent a refresh.
KLM flight KL706 from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Amsterdam (Boeing 787-10 registered PH-BKC) made an emergency diversion to Tenerife South Airport on Sunday after a 67-year-old passenger suffered a suspected heart attack during the flight. Although the aircraft was outside Canary Islands airspace when the medical emergency occurred, the crew requested an immediate diversion […]
AerCap Holdings and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) agreed to establish a 50:50 joint venture to lease CFM LEAP spare engines. The venture, first outlined in a memorandum of understanding signed at the 2025 Paris Air Show, will support airlines operating LEAP-powered aircraft worldwide, subject to regulatory approvals. The joint […]
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and AerCap have signed an agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture…

KLM Cityhopper followed the succession plan Embraer envisioned, but many early operators have chosen different paths