As it posted a big increase in quarterly profit, Air France-KLM reported that capacity across its airlines reached 92% of 2019 levels in the second quarter.
With more environmental scrutiny, not to mention the high costs of pilot training if funded by the individual, airlines know they need to focus on training.
The high price tag on sustainable aviation fuel, coupled with a lack of European producers, are headaches for Air France-KLM as they aim to meet climate goals.
Daniel Iracane, a member of France’s Technology Academy, calls the product e-bio-SAF, where “e” stands for the electric power needed to produce hydrogen.
France’s ban on domestic flights on routes for which rail alternatives of less than 2.5 hr. exist has taken effect as part of French efforts to decarbonize.
Even though Air France-KLM sees a good summer ahead amid strong demand—unaffected by the cost-of-living crisis—the airline has tweaked its capacity outlook lowe
Business travel may still not be back to pre-pandemic levels, but leisure customers booking premium economy or business class seats shows no signs of slipping.
CEO Ben Smith said at the time that as of April, the group would be free of the state aid-linked constraints and would be able to take part in M&A activity.