KLM Royal Dutch Airline
French Company
Dutch company
Founded in 1933
Founded in 1919
CEO: Frédéric Gagey
CEO: Camiel Eurlings
Hub: Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Hub: Schiphol
Main acEvies: passenger, cargo, maintenance
Main acEviEes : passenger and cargo
Fleet size : 251
Fleet size : 118
DesEnaEons : 199
DesEnaEons : 136
Headquarters : Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Headquarters : Amstelveen, Netherlands
What was the moEvaEon?
• Create synergies : processes opEmizaEon and management
• Strengthen its posiEon on the global scene and become the Skyteam leader
• Take control of Amsterdam Airport
• KLM’s aZracEveness : a strong background in business alliances
• Create synergies : IT, supply and commercial distribuEon
• Strengthen its posiEon on the European scene
• Previous aZempts of mergers with Lu[hansa and BriEsh Airways didn’t work out
• Air France’ aZracEveness : a progressive absorpEon
What was the common moEvaEons?
• Cost savings & economy of scale • beZer redeployment of Passengers and Cargo acEviEes • widened offer in maintenance acEviEes • Reduce insurance