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Air France and KLM announce their plans to expand flight connections in the 2025 summer schedule. The plan includes increased intercontinental capacity and new routes to destinations worldwide. Both airlines have also increased the number of available seats to meet increased demand.
Air France and KLM: Expansion of flight offerings
Air France offers up to 900 daily connections to nearly 190 destinations in 74 countries this summer. KLM flies to 161 destinations, with a four percent increase in seat capacity compared to the previous year. Challenges such as long delivery times for aircraft parts and a pilot shortage have led KLM to continue operating at approximately 90 percent of its intercontinental capacity.
Long-haul flights and new destinations
Air France is expanding its long-haul network, flying from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Riyadh and Orlando starting in May 2025. An additional daily connection between Paris and New York will be introduced. The number of flights from Paris to Phoenix will increase, while the connection to Papeete will be offered daily. KLM is putting three new Boeing 787-10s into operation and will offer nonstop flights to San Diego starting in May.
Expansions in America and Africa
In the Americas, Air France is launching new flights to Salvador de Bahia in Brazil and increasing flights to Peru, Chile, and Rio de Janeiro. The Caribbean destination of Saint Martin will be served with up to eight weekly flights. In Africa, the airline is continuing flights to Kilimanjaro and increasing frequency to Brazzaville. KLM will offer daily flights to Tanzania starting in June.
New Asian destinations
Air France will operate three-times-weekly flights to Manila, Philippines. KLM will launch a new service to Hyderabad, India, starting in September and will fly to Osaka, Japan, up to five times weekly. These expansions demonstrate the airline’s commitment to further expanding the Asian market and offering travelers more choice.
Air France and KLM operate as leading European airlines with a strong global network that offers travelers first-class service and extensive connections. With a focus on quality and sustainability, both airlines are working to consolidate and expand their market-leading positions through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.
Air France-KLM expands European flight offering
Air France-KLM is strengthening its presence in Europe and France with a two percent capacity increase, offering new destinations, and increasing the number of flights to popular Mediterranean destinations. KLM is expanding its route network with new cities and adding more seats to Portugal and Croatia.
Increased capacity in short- and medium-haul routes
Air France-KLM has increased capacity within Europe and France by a total of two percent, marking a major step in the strategic expansion of its regional network. It has expanded its service to popular Mediterranean destinations, with an eight percent capacity increase to Italy and a three percent increase to Spain. These measures are intended to meet the increased demand for direct flights within Europe and offer travelers more flexibility and options.
New routes and seasonal offers
In addition to its year-round routes, Air France-KLM also plans to operate 29 seasonal routes to destinations across Europe, including popular holiday destinations such as Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Dubrovnik. KLM has added Ljubljana and Exeter to its schedule, with daily flights starting March 30. Biarritz will also be served daily during peak season and twice weekly during off-season.
Optimization of flights to Milan
KLM has decided to concentrate its flights to Milan this summer at Linate Airport, closer to the city center, and temporarily suspend connections to Malpensa. This decision is intended to improve the comfort and travel experience for all passengers while offering more efficient travel options. The deployment of new Airbus A321neo aircraft will also be increased to double fleet capacity and thus enable even more flights during the summer season.
Transavia France expands flight program
Transavia France, the low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM, will serve 123 destinations in 38 countries this summer with a total of 233 routes, including 26 new connections. Flight frequencies to destinations such as Berlin, Munich, and Nantes will also be increased to meet the growing demand for affordable travel within Europe. This distinguishes the airline as a leading low-cost airline based in Paris.
Air France-KLM is a leading international air transport provider with a diversified route network. As a partnership between two of the world’s most respected airlines, Air France-KLM offers its customers innovative solutions and excellent customer service. The strategic realignment in Europe demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of travelers.
