Air France-KLM’s 2025 results, released on 19 February 2026, show the group breaking the €2 billion operating-profit barrier for the first time, with margin rising to 6.1 %. Passenger demand—especially in premium cabins—pushed revenue to €33 billion and lifted yearly traffic to 102.8 million travellers.
For global-mobility planners the numbers matter because the airline intends to grow capacity by 3-5 % in 2026 and accelerate fleet renewal, adding more A350 and A220 aircraft that offer higher cargo belly space for unaccompanied baggage. The carrier also reaffirmed investment in high-speed Wi-Fi, a plus for business travellers on long-haul assignments.
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For HR and mobility teams coordinating international assignments, VisaHQ can take the sting out of complex visa and travel-document chores: the platform offers real-time entry requirements, online applications and quick turnaround for France, the Netherlands and scores of other countries, easing staff moves that will increasingly rely on Air France-KLM’s expanding network (https://www.visahq.com/france/).
The group did flag a €90 million hit linked to January’s de-icing chaos at Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris CDG, illustrating how weather shocks can ripple through relocation timelines. Nevertheless, CEO Ben Smith said the company’s balance-sheet strength would support “measured growth” and the planned majority stake in SAS could open additional Nordic connections for staff movement.
Travel-policy analysts expect modest fare increases as the airline pursues ‘premiumisation’, but corporate discounts may hold if volumes are committed early. Sustainability objectives also loom: next-generation aircraft pushed the share of lower-emission jets to 35 %, and SAF usage is set to rise, aligning with many firms’ ESG travel targets.
For global-mobility planners the numbers matter because the airline intends to grow capacity by 3-5 % in 2026 and accelerate fleet renewal, adding more A350 and A220 aircraft that offer higher cargo belly space for unaccompanied baggage. The carrier also reaffirmed investment in high-speed Wi-Fi, a plus for business travellers on long-haul assignments.
For HR and mobility teams coordinating international assignments, VisaHQ can take the sting out of complex visa and travel-document chores: the platform offers real-time entry requirements, online applications and quick turnaround for France, the Netherlands and scores of other countries, easing staff moves that will increasingly rely on Air France-KLM’s expanding network (https://www.visahq.com/france/).
The group did flag a €90 million hit linked to January’s de-icing chaos at Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris CDG, illustrating how weather shocks can ripple through relocation timelines. Nevertheless, CEO Ben Smith said the company’s balance-sheet strength would support “measured growth” and the planned majority stake in SAS could open additional Nordic connections for staff movement.
Travel-policy analysts expect modest fare increases as the airline pursues ‘premiumisation’, but corporate discounts may hold if volumes are committed early. Sustainability objectives also loom: next-generation aircraft pushed the share of lower-emission jets to 35 %, and SAF usage is set to rise, aligning with many firms’ ESG travel targets.
