Now playing Next COP28: 'Exciting’ language on fossil fuels and a major climate march on day 9 of the UN summit
Now playing Next Travel News Fight broke out between two pilots mid-air, Air France confirms Cabin crew had to intervene after pilots grabbed each other by the collar. 29/08/2022
Now playing Next France Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel The passenger jet took off with sustainable fuel — petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel derived from waste cooking oils — making up 16 per cent of its supply for the journey. 18/05/2021
Now playing Next France Airbus and Air France to stand trial over 2009 Atlantic crash Both the aircraft manufacturer and the airline have stated that they will appeal the decision. 12/05/2021
Now playing Next France EU approves €4 billion aid to Air France, with strings attached The European Commission has approved a plan for France to provide up to €4 billion in aid to Air France, which has suffered from the collapse of passenger traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic. 06/04/2021
Now playing Next France Plane painted green in protest over France's climate crisis response Several of the protesters stood on the plane's wings, carrying banners reading: "Is there a pilot to save the climate?" 05/03/2021
Now playing Next France Air France-KLM Group loses €7.1 billion in 2020 amid COVID-19 chaos CEO Benjamin Smith said that "2020 tested the Air France-KLM Group with the most severe crisis ever experienced by the air transport industry." 18/02/2021
Now playing Next France Air France cuts 7,500 jobs and sparks criticism of €7bn state bailout France's flagship airline has announced it will be cutting 7,500 jobs due to the coronavirus crisis. 03/07/2020
Now playing Next world news COVID-19: Air France-KLM expands refund policy for cancelled flights The French-Dutch carrier says all passengers whose flights are cancelled amid the pandemic are eligible for refunds, regardless of the date. 12/06/2020
Now playing Next world news Scrap coronavirus refunds to save airlines, lobbyists tell Brussels Airline passengers whose flight was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic will lose their right to a refund if lobbyists get their way, the EU’s Transport Commissioner has told Euronews 28/04/2020
Now playing Next France Stowaway found dead in landing gear of Air France plane in Paris The body of the stowaway was found after the plane - coming from the Ivory Coast - had landed in Paris. 08/01/2020
Now playing Next France French judges drop charges against Air France, Airbus over 2009 crash French judges have dropped charges against Air France and Airbus over a mid-Atlantic plane crash in 2009 that killed all 228 people on board, blaming the pilots for losing control of the plane. 05/09/2019
Now playing Next World Zoom-raider? Franco-Dutch power struggle over airline stake The move surprised analysts and comes in the midst of tensions over the company's strategic direction. Financial observers also said the tug of war risks harming the company and its investors. 28/02/2019
Now playing Next Iran European airlines halt flights to Iran The move by British Airways, KLM and Air France comes months after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would re-impose sanctions on Tehran. 24/08/2018
Now playing Next Economy Air France-KLM shares fall after CEO announces his resignation The airline's latest pay offer to staff was rejected in a union ballot 07/05/2018
Now playing Next France Air France CEO resigns after employees reject pay deal The chief executive of Air France-KLM, Jean-Marc Janaillac, has resigned after staff at the airline rejected the latest pay deal. 04/05/2018
Now playing Next France France strikes expected to cost hundreds of millions for public companies Air France and SNCF have estimated the costs of the strike 11/04/2018
Now playing Next Economy Thousands stranded as striking workers ground flights in France and Germany Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in France and Germany. Air France workers plan four more walkouts this month 10/04/2018
Now playing Next Economy Easter strikes ground passengers Some staff members at Ryanair and Air France are striking over the Easter weekend. 30/03/2018
Now playing Next France Air France cancels quarter of its flights The cancellations are due to a strike by staff 23/03/2018
Now playing Next France Air France 'shirt-ripping': case goes to Paris appeals court Today, twelve former and current Air France workers will appear before the Paris Court of Appeal charged with violence and vandalism. 12/03/2018
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT