Air France-KLM (OTCMKTS:AFLYY) is a Franco-Dutch airline holding company that provides passenger and cargo air transportation as well as comprehensive aviation services. Through its two core carriers, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the group offers scheduled flights to more than 300 destinations worldwide. It also operates low-cost subsidiaries Transavia France and Transavia Netherlands, serving key leisure markets across Europe and beyond.
The company’s main business activities include passenger transport, cargo logistics, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and frequent-flyer programs. Its cargo division, marketed under Air France Cargo and KLM Cargo, handles time-sensitive shipments across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. The group’s engineering arm, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, provides line and base maintenance services to third-party airlines, leveraging technical expertise across its European network.
Air France-KLM traces its origins to the 2004 merger of France’s flag carrier Air France and KLM, the Netherlands’ flagship airline, creating one of the world’s largest airline groups. The combined entity is headquartered near Paris at Charles de Gaulle Airport, with major operational hubs at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Orly Airport. Its network spans five continents, connecting Europe with primary business and leisure destinations in North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
The group is led by Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Smith, who assumed the role in September 2018, supported by an executive committee overseeing commercial, operational and corporate functions. Air France-KLM is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, collaborating with partner carriers to expand its international reach and offer customers seamless connectivity through codeshare agreements and integrated loyalty programs.
