
Possible Agreement? easyJet & Air France-KLM Tie-Up Speculated Following Apollo Takeover
Apollo’s easyJet takeover could unlock a powerful new partnership with Air France-KLM across Europe.

Apollo’s easyJet takeover could unlock a powerful new partnership with Air France-KLM across Europe.
The carrier will use an Airbus A321 bearing the Vatican’s coat of arms.
Top airline news stories for August 12, 2026 (click the link for the full details): Air Canada reports its Q2 financial results Air France targets the retirement date for the remaining Airbus A318s The clock is ticking for Asiana Airlines, final merger date set New plan for Cabo Verde Airlines Neos plans to resume an […]

Carrier's last four "Baby Bus" aircraft remain in service despite long-running replacement by the Airbus A220-300
Air France will transport Pope Leo XIV during his first official visit to France, scheduled from 25 to 28 September 2026, continuing the airline’s long tradition of operating special flights for pontiffs. An Airbus A321 will be dedicated to the papal delegation, carrying Pope Leo XIV, accompanying cardinals and accredited journalists. The aircraft will feature […]

Among the ”big three” European airline groups, Air France-KLM has been by far the most generous with its included offerings in short haul economy. Both Air France and KLM have offered complimentary drinks (including beer and wine) as well as snacks in short haul economy, in contrast to International Airlines Group (IAG) and Lufthansa Group.
Starting 11th December 2026, Air France will launch a new non-stop route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Panama City, with two weekly flights until March 5th, 2027. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter,...

The company provides for meals for over a dozen international airlins, including Air France, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic.
A new route will come online in December.
Air France will expand its Caribbean Regional Network with the launch of a new nonstop service between Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and Panama City, starting 11 December 2026. The seasonal route will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, until 5 March 2027, using an Airbus A320 configured with 170 seats in Business and Economy Class. Return […]

The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has its monthly Promo Rewards promotion, whereby members can save 25% on select award tickets over a limited travel period. The program has just published its new Promo Rewards list for August 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
The new agreement will help passengers connect to nearly 30 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
Air France-KLM’s net income fell 71% year over year in 2Q26, to €190 million from €649 million. Revenue rose 9.9%
Competition to become a strategic shareholder in TAP Air Portugal has intensified after both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM confirmed they have submitted bids to Parpública, Portugal’s state-owned investment company, as part of the ongoing privatisation process for the flag carrier. Lufthansa Group announced it has submitted a bid for an initial minority stake in […]

Both Air France-KLM Group and Lufthansa Group have now submitted binding offers to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal following on from their non-binding bids in April…

TAP Air Portugal moves a step closer to privitisation, with both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM submitting binding offers for a minority stake in the airline.
Two of Europe’s largest airline groups have formally entered the race to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitting bids to Portuguese state investment company Parpública as part of the carrier’s privatisation process. Both groups say their proposals go well beyond a financial investment, presenting long-term […]
The Portuguese government is preparing to sell off up to 49.9% of the airline.

German airline group files formal offer for Portuguese flag carrier; Air France-KLM also seeks a stake

In the summer of 2025, the government of Portugal relaunched a project to privatize national carrier TAP Air Portugal, with the goal of selling a large stake within a year or so. All too often, not much comes of these kinds of projects, though it seems like this is moving along nicely.