Air France-KLM says premium transatlantic demand is holding up but that it is having to adjust to a slowdown in economy sales by “cautiously” lowering prices.
The outlook for the months ahead was not good as nearly all carriers revised their capacity plans downward on the expectation that demand would trend softer.
Passenger traffic data from some of Europe’s leading carriers for Q4 2024 shows a mix of record-breaking figures for some while others remain below 2019 levels.
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.
