Articles tagged “air france-klm”

Airlines

Lufthansa Seeks 19.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Report Says

The German airline group wants to avoid purchasing a controlling stake in TAP because it doesn't require approval from European Union antitrust authorities.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Lufthansa Seeks 19.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Report Says

Podcasts

Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM’s Next Move

Today's podcast looks at the new amenities arms race, the female-traveler friendly Saudi campaign, and the new shareholder at SAS Scandinavian Airlines.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM’s Next Move

Airlines

Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

Air France-KLM’s significant stake is more than just a strategic move—it's the latest stage of deepening consolidation in Europe's airline industry. With SAS defecting to the SkyTeam alliance and expanding cooperation with new partners, expect tighter network integration in the months ahead.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

Airline Weekly

Interview with Air France-KLM’s Ben Smith

As the 2024 Olympics get underway in Paris, we speak with the CEO of the Air France-KLM Group, Ben Smith. He’s in conversation with Skift’s Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko, for a special edition of the Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast.  

2 months ago
Interview with Air France-KLM’s Ben Smith

Airlines

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Sees a Long-Term Olympics Boost – Skift Travel Podcast

Air France-KLM said revenue will come in below what it was expecting due to the Paris Olympics, but CEO Ben Smith sees value in the global exposure.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Sees a Long-Term Olympics Boost – Skift Travel Podcast

Airline Weekly

Air France’s Olympic Headache

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine why this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris are likely to be a financial drag on Air France.

3 months ago
Air France’s Olympic Headache

Airlines

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Airlines

KLM CEO on China’s Rebound, Transatlantic Weakness, and Olympic Diversions

After two years dominated by operational headaches, Marjan Rintel tells Skift why she's entering the summer season with a sense of cautious optimism.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

KLM CEO on China’s Rebound, Transatlantic Weakness, and Olympic Diversions

Airlines

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Quits Star Alliance: 6 Key Questions Answered

The fallout from SAS leaving the Star Alliance group of airlines will be felt far beyond Scandinavia, with SkyTeam partners such as Delta's SkyMiles program due to be the biggest winners.

Gordon Smith | 5 months ago

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Quits Star Alliance: 6 Key Questions Answered

Airline Weekly

IAG Earnings in the Spotlight

In this week's edition of the Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the latest results from IAG to find out how they compare with Air France-KLM.

7 months ago
IAG Earnings in the Spotlight