Air France-KLM

The Air France-KLM Group has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies for the supply of up to 1.5 million tons of more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the Group’s airlines over a 10-year period, until 2035. This agreement marks one the largest SAF purchase contracts signed by #AirFranceKLM to date, and is another step towards the incorporation of at least 10% of more sustainable aviation fuel on all its flights by 2030. Already the world’s first user of SAF in 2022 and 2023, Air France-KLM continues to support the development of SAF production capabilities in France and Europe. https://lnkd.in/eP4v_KwM

This morning, our France SVP Henri Hourcade inaugurated our booth at IFTM Top Resa at Paris porte de Versailles. The #AirFranceKLM Group is present until September 19: partners and professionals from tourism industry, join us for exchanges and last news at booth H044!

Point me names #FlyingBlue No. 1 loyalty program in the world! This points and travel reward search platform has ranked 62 global airline rewards programs using nine criteria, with ease of earning miles, redemption rates, availability on partner airlines and ease of booking as the most important factors. Read more on CNN: https://lnkd.in/ex64r4-W

Welcome to the #Skyteam family SAS - Scandinavian Airlines!

A warm “welcome to the family” to KLM's very first A321neo. This first delivery marks a new stage in our fleet renewal program, the first lever to reduce CO2 and noise emissions. The A320neo family is now in operation at #KLM, #Transavia France and Transavia Netherlands.

#AirFranceKLM today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of a 19.9% non-controlling stake in the share capital of SAS - Scandinavian Airlines.  This investment is a component of Air France-KLM's strategic roadmap. It was already considered in the Group’s financial trajectory for the year 2024 and has no impact on its medium-term outlook.   Our CEO Benjamin Smith, said: “We are pleased to have completed this strategic transaction. SAS will enhance the Group’s footprint in the Scandinavian markets. SAS, Air France and KLM customers will now have a larger number of destinations via codeshares. SkyTeam will immediately gain a new strategic member.”   Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/edMe7sDy

[#AirFranceKLM Second Quarter 2024 Results]  The second quarter of 2024 confirmed an increasingly challenging environment for aviation, with rising fuel prices and a continued pressure on costs. We nevertheless remain confident in our ability to achieve our mid and long-term objectives.  Our business model is robust and resilient, and will continue leveraging our strong assets and unique competitive position. All details of our Q2 2024 results at https://lnkd.in/eZ2zTNfk

#AirFranceKLM today became a co-investor in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing fund, together with Airbus, AEG FUELS, BNP Paribas CIB, Burnham Sterling Asset Management (as fund manager), Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited. This financing fund aims at accelerating the availability of SAF by investing mainly in technologically mature SAF-producing projects using for instance waste-based feedstocks. Air France-KLM and its partners will have the possibility of entering into priority contracts to secure SAF offtakes from the various projects the fund will invest in. Already the world’s first user of sustainable aviation fuel SAF in 2022 and 2023, Air France-KLM has set itself the target of incorporating at least 10% of SAF on all flights by 2030. The Group adheres to a strict sourcing policy, committing to purchasing second generation SAFs that do not compete with the human or animal food chain, are RSB or ISCC+ certified for their sustainability, and are not produced from palm oil. Compared to conventional fuel, Air France-KLM’s SAF achieves a CO₂ emissions reduction of up to 75% over the entire fuel lifecycle. Find out more about the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Alliance (SAFFA): https://lnkd.in/eATzwvvv 

#Flying Blue, the loyalty programme of #AirFranceKLM Group, and Uber, the world’s largest ridesharing company, today announced a new strategic partnership to allow our members to earn Miles when using Uber in France and the Netherlands. Starting today, Uber will become the official ride-hailing partner of Flying Blue. Members who link their account in the Uber app, will now be eligible to collect 1 Mile for every eligible €1 spent on Uber rides, rising to 2 Miles for every €1 spent for Uber customers who take four or more trips each month. This new partnership adds to Flying Blue’s wide-ranging list of member benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem Miles with 40+ airlines and 100+ commercial partners. Flying Blue Miles can be used to purchase alternative aviation fuel (SAF), reserve or upgrade flights, book hotel rooms, shop with participating brands, donate to charitable organizations. More info at https://lnkd.in/eZ436KB8

This new partnership marks an important step towards a close commercial cooperation between Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and SAS - Scandinavian Airlines, soon to be a SkyTeam member. More info at https://lnkd.in/dCE8UBCP