Air France-KLM is a global airline group whose principal businesses include passenger air transportation, air cargo, aircraft maintenance, and related travel services. The group operates through well-known brands including Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Transavia, and Air France Hop. Its services include scheduled international and domestic flights, leisure and low-cost air travel, freight transportation, aircraft engineering and maintenance, and the Flying Blue customer loyalty program.
The group was formed in 2004 through the combination of Air France and KLM. Air France traces its origins to 1933, while KLM was founded in 1919 and is one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines. Air France-KLM is headquartered in the Paris region and maintains major operating hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris-Orly Airport, and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Air France-KLM serves destinations across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East through its own airlines and partner networks. The group is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, which expands its global connectivity through codeshare and frequent-flyer partnerships. Benjamin Smith has served as the group's chief executive officer since 2018.
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