Air France-KLM corporate information, Flying Blue program, major hubs, airline contacts and more details explained in this article.

Air France-KLM Corporate Info:

KLM was founded on October 7, 1919. Air France, a product of 5 French airlines merging, was officially launched on October 7, 1933. On May 5, 2004, Air France and KLM, two of Europe’s oldest airlines, merged making Air France-KLM the largest carrier in the world in terms of total operating revenues, and third largest carrier in the world in terms of passenger travel (kilometers). Air France-KLM flies to over 225 destinations. The corporate headquarters is located in Roissy, France.

Air France-KLM Statistics:

• Over 71,654 employees (as of January 2005)
• Over 66 million passengers in 2003 (combined airlines)
• Part of SkyTeam alliance
• Operates 554 aircraft (as of March 2005)
• Publicly traded as AF (Euronext Paris) AKH (NYSE)

Major Hubs of Air France-KLM:

• Paris, France : CDG
• Amsterdam, Netherlands : AMS

Air France-KLM Rewards Programs/Perks:

Air France-KLM's program is called Flying Blue. They offer air travel or upgrades in exchange for miles. If you have a Air France-KLM Flying Blue credit card (offered through American Express) or use their Partners services, you can earn miles and redeem them for rewards. Flying Blue has four levels of membership: Ivory, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

The Air France-KLM lounges are available to passengers traveling in First or Business Class, a Flying Blue Gold or above, a SkyTeam Elite Plus, or Club 2000 member. Lounges include a network of over 300 Sky Team Alliance lounges.

Air France-KLM Contacts:

• http://www.airfrance.com
• Reservations: 1-800-237-2747
• Executive Club Members: 1-800-375-8723

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