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Articles tagged “air france-klm”

Coronavirus

KLM to Keep Flying Long Haul After Compromise on Crew Testing

KLM and the Dutch government figured out a way to have enough available crew to keep long-haul flights in the air. Without that efforts to fly vaccines to high-risk countries would have been hampered.

Bart Meijer and Rama Venkat, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

Video: Interview With Air France CEO Anne Rigail at Skift Aviation Forum đź”’

Air France plans to keep in-flight meal service and first-class cabins on international flights despite making cuts to its flight network and seeking other operational efficiencies. Count on it. That's the promise from CEO Anne Rigail.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Video: Interview With Air France CEO Anne Rigail at Skift Aviation Forum đź”’

Airlines

CEOs From Air France and Ryanair See Different Flight Paths to a Travel Recovery

There's a fascinating difference of opinion between the top bosses of Air France and Ryanair on competitiveness, fairness, and the value of testing at airports.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

CEOs From Air France and Ryanair See Different Flight Paths to a Travel Recovery

Business Travel

Coronavirus Finally Caught Up With London’s Most Convenient Airport

The business traveler's favorite, and formerly Europe's conduit to doing business (and lunch) with the capital’s bankers, London City Airport remains quiet and is preparing to lay off staff.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus Finally Caught Up With London’s Most Convenient Airport

Online Travel

Air France-KLM and Amadeus Sign Landmark Distribution Deal

For years, airlines, travel agencies, and their technology partners acknowledged they could adopt more modern ways of selling plane tickets. The sticking point lately has been less technological than commercial. Thursday's deal is a seismic moment serving as a model for how the sector might afford to transition to the future.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Air France-KLM and Amadeus Sign Landmark Distribution Deal

Coronavirus

Passengers Now Need a Negative Covid Test Certificate Before Flying to China

The test, paperwork, and five-day time frame all add up to a lot of extra work for the traveler. Those airlines that are allowed to fly to China will probably be hoping it's a very temporary measure.

Stella Qiu, Lusha Zhang and Jamie Freed, Reuters | 4 years ago

Passengers Now Need a Negative Covid Test Certificate Before Flying to China

Business Travel

Corp Travel Agencies Face More Airfare Uncertainty as Carriers Miss Distribution Deal Deadlines

The juries are still out over whether airlines and the global distribution systems will kiss and make up soon. Corporate travel agencies will be hoping it won't be much longer though, otherwise some may face the prospect of having to explain higher airfares to their clients.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Corp Travel Agencies Face More Airfare Uncertainty as Carriers Miss Distribution Deal Deadlines

Airlines

Dutch and French Governments Close to Terms On Air France-KLM Bailout, Sources Say

It was only a matter of time until the governments hashed out the details. Air France and KLM are too important to each country. And both airlines need help.

Toby Sterling and Laurence Frost, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Will Resume Flying to More Cities But With Fewer Flights

The airline group spent months negotiating its $10 billion rescue deal, and seems to know exactly what it will take to pay it back.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

KLM Will Add Summer Flights to European Tourist Destinations

Airlines are increasing flights as some demand recovers. But it's a long way from normal. Good thing KLM likely will get government money to prop it up.

Toby Sterling, Reuters | 4 years ago