What is the difference between KLM and Air France fleet?

Fleet. KLM has a considerably newer fleet than Air France. The KLM and KLM Cityhopper combination have an average fleet age of 10.2 years, while Air France's fleet is an average of 13.8 years old. In comparison, British Airways' fleet is also an average of 13.8 years old, according to Airfleets.net.



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Flying Blue is the joint loyalty programme of Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin and TAROM. Members can earn Miles during their trips with Air France, KLM, and their partner airlines or when purchasing services from non-airline partners (hotel chains, car rental companies, etc.).

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The narrow-body fleet is composed of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft which will be replaced by the Airbus A320neo family aircraft in the mid 2024. Airbus A330, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft are used primarily on long-haul flights.

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Why merge? The merger made sense for many reasons, not least to reduce cost in both airlines. Strategically, KLM's senior management had concluded that there was only room in Europe for three main airline groups. To survive, it needed to align itself with either British Airways, Lufthansa or Air France.

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Come fly with us to discover stories and pictures from aviation history. KLM stands for 'Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij', literally translated as 'Royal Aviation Company'. Despite having merged with Air France in 2004, KLM is still seen as a truly Dutch icon.

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Enjoy extra-long lie-flat beds, Michelin-worthy meals, and enough space for a yoga session. Stepping into Air France's new business cabin is like checking into a mini luxury hotel suite in the sky.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is Certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.

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Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.4/10.

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On Wednesday 20 September 2023, at the APEX/IFSA Awards ceremony, Air France was certified for the second consecutive year as a 5-star airline in the official 2024 APEX airline ratings.

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KLM, officially known as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, holds the prestigious title of being the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. Founded on October 7th, 1919, by a visionary group led by Dutch pilot Albert Plesman (1889–1953), KLM has a rich history that spans over a century.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, legally Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. (['ko?n??kl?k? 'l?xtva?rt 'ma?tsx?p?i? ??n've?], lit. 'Royal Aviation Company Plc.'), is the flag carrier of the Netherlands.

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