Q2 2019

Q2 2019 | 35 Airbus A330s will be refurbished by the beginning of 2020. KLM is also continuing to deploy its new World Business Class and Economy cabins. As from January 2019, all KLM long- haul flights will offer the new World Business Class, equipped with full flat seats and all Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 aircraft will be equipped with the new Economy cabins. This enhancement of the group’s fleet shows its commitment to providing clients with socially responsible methods of transport that are comfortable and safe. Another recent development for the group is the expanded trans-Atlantic joint venture between Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Upon completion, Air France-KLM will acquire a 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic. Thanks to this latest partnership, Air France-KLM customers now have access to 24 new North America routes operated by Virgin Atlantic/Delta departing the UK including connections via London Heathrow or Manchester. This new development offers Virgin Atlantic customers up to 58 new routes from 18 UK airports across the Atlantic via Paris and Amsterdam. The partnership gives customers more flexibility when planning a cross-Atlantic trip, by combining flights operated by Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Delta. Customers booking on a codeshare benefit from seamless connections, and a single booking reference. Customers travelling on codeshare flights will also be able to earn miles, and redeem them via their own airline loyalty scheme. Air France-KLM has recently announced capacity increases on its routes from Cork, Aberdeen, Inverness and Newcastle to Amsterdam and Paris. This commitment to UK regions will see better connections and choice for the group’s passengers and make the airline’s worldwide network more easily accessible for SMEs based outside of the UK and Irish capitals. Ultimately, these developments show Air France-KLM’s ongoing dedication to strengthening its UK presence, and moving forward the group will continue to enhance this and support small and medium-sized enterprises across the nation and beyond to travel safely, swiftly and succinctly. Company: Air France-KLM Website: https://www.airfranceklm.com/ Air France-KLM, winner of SME Airline Group of the Year 2019 & Best SME Airline Loyalty Programme 2019