Singapore Airlines and Air France KLM are said to currently be in discussions around some form of commercial partnership, in a large part driven by the competitive pressure of the Middle East carriers on routes between Asia and Europe. A Singaporean delegation was recently in Paris for talks with Air France, according to a report in France’s La Tribune newspaper. The outcome will be guided in a large part by the requirements of both carrier’s alliance obligations:The Star Alliance for … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines, Air France KLM said to be in talks on possible partnership
Alexandre de Juniac
AF-KLM’s de Juniac to fill Tyler’s shoes at IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a decision of its Board of Governors (BoG), unanimously approved at an IATA BoG meeting today, to recommend Alexandre de Juniac, chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM, to succeed retiring director general and CEO, Tony Tyler. With confirmation by the IATA Annual General Meeting to be held 1-3 June 2016 in Dublin, Ireland, de Juniac will take up duties as the head of the association after a short handover period. "The IATA Board of … [Read more...] about AF-KLM’s de Juniac to fill Tyler’s shoes at IATA
AF-KLM Cargo narrows loss, still firmly in red
Air France-KLM Cargo has reported 2013 operating losses of €202 million, down from the 2012 deficit of €230 million, but never-the-less still firmly in the red, reflecting weak global trade and overcapacity in the sector, the combined airline said. AF-KLM Cargo’s 2013 revenues stood at just over €2.8 billion, down 7.9 per cent on 2012 (-5.7 per cent on a constant currency basis). Restructuring measures implemented over the year, saw freighter capacity … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo narrows loss, still firmly in red
