Articles tagged “air france-klm”

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at glowing fake reviews, Air France-KLM's expansion ambitions, and Qatar's Covid test retreat.

Air France-KLM wants to become the go-to airline in southern Europe with a deal for ITA, and maybe one for TAP.

European consolidation got a leg up last week, but not in the way many expected: Italian authorities named the offer from private equity firm Certares with Air France-KLM and Delta as their preferred bidder for ITA Airways instead of frontrunner the Lufthansa Group.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Berlin’s use of local consultation, ITA Airlines’ likely new owner, and what Google says about cheap flights.

Air France-KLM and Delta are poised to win the contest for ITA Airways. The deal would give them a key edge in the important Italian market.

Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss Lufthansa's history of acquisitions and expansion, and what a potential ITA Airways deal could mean for the group.

Departing KLM CEO Pieter Elbers's confidence in the value of a strong hub was confirmed during the pandemic. He leaves the airline on strong footing after eight-years at its helm as he departs for India's IndiGo.

After years of hype, Air France-KLM finally plans to take stronger measures to prompt corporate travel agencies to adopt next-generation methods of processing bookings. Yet its serial delays underscore how hard it is to make industry changes.

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, April 1, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Air France-KLM continues to lead on female leadership in the airline industry. Rail executive Marjan Rintel will become KLM's first female CEO when she succeeds outgoing Pieter Elbers in July.