Portugal selects Lufthansa for TAP stake sale, with further privatisation possible by 2028
Portugal’s government has selected Lufthansa Group as the preferred buyer in TAP Air Portugal’s partial privatisation, ahead of Air France-KLM. The transaction remains subject...
KLM to cut winter flights as maintenance delays reduce aircraft availability
KLM will cancel selected flights in advance between 26 October 2026 and early March 2027 as maintenance and repair delays leave more aircraft unavailable...
Air France to launch Nashville and San Diego flights in May 2027
Air France will add Nashville and San Diego to its US network in summer 2027, operating three weekly flights to each destination from Paris-Charles...
KLM to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi on intercontinental flights from mid-2027
KLM will begin offering free high-speed Wi-Fi on its intercontinental flights from mid-2027, rolling it out in phases across all cabin classes. Announced on...
Air France refreshes long-haul menus with six French chefs
Air France is introducing new menus created by six French chefs and pastry chefs for its La Première, Business and Premium cabins on long-haul...
KLM takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in Toulouse on 2 October 2026, marking another step in its long-haul...
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for TAP stake
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted their final bids to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, closing the bidding phase and leaving...
Air France to operate special flights for Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to France
Air France will operate three special flights for Pope Leo XIV during his first visit to France, from 25 to 28 September 2026.
A dedicated...
KLM expands winter network as first Airbus A350 enters service
KLM will serve 164 destinations in 64 countries during the 2026/27 winter season, running from 25 October to 27 March. Its network will comprise...
Air France and SNCF extend Train + Air service across OUIGO network at Paris-CDG
Air France and SNCF Voyageurs have expanded their Train + Air intermodal service to all OUIGO trains serving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The scheme...
KLM Boeing 777 returns to Amsterdam after power bank catches fire
A KLM Boeing 777-300ER operating flight KL735 from Amsterdam Schiphol to Curaçao returned to the Netherlands on Thursday, 17 September, after a power bank...
Air France to move to JFK’s New Terminal One and open its largest overseas lounge
Air France will transfer all its New York-JFK flights to the airport’s New Terminal One in 2027 and open a new 2,700-square-metre lounge—the largest...
KLM’s early Norwich–Amsterdam flight cancelled for second consecutive day
KLM’s 06:00 flight from Norwich to Amsterdam KL1054, usually operated by Embraer E175 aircraft, was cancelled on 12 September, following the cancellation of the...
KLM Cityhopper marks 60 years as cornerstone of KLM’s European network
KLM Cityhopper is celebrating its 60th anniversary, having developed from a small domestic carrier into a central component of KLM’s European network and Amsterdam...
Transavia adds destinations from Amsterdam and Brussels for summer 2027
Transavia is expanding its summer 2027 network with new and returning routes from Amsterdam and Brussels.
From Amsterdam Schiphol, the airline will add Murcia and...
Portugal opens final TAP negotiations with Lufthansa and Air France-KLM
The Portuguese Government will negotiate with both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM after concluding that their binding offers for a minority stake in TAP...
Air France opens new lounge at Frankfurt Airport
Air France opened a new lounge at Frankfurt Airport on 1 September, continuing its investment in premium ground services across Europe.
Located in Terminal 3,...
Air France flight attendant wins landmark ruling recognising breast cancer as occupational disease
A former Air France flight attendant has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, in what her lawyer and trade...
Transavia turns Brussels into a fully fledged base as competition for leisure passengers intensifies
Transavia is strengthening its position at Brussels Airport, turning what started as a limited operation in 2022 into a fully fledged local base with...
Air France to fly Pope Leo XIV during first visit to France in September
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...

















