The number two airline alliance globally in passenger transportation

Air France-KLM is a founding member of SkyTeam which has become, since its inception in 2000, the number two airline alliance globally in terms of market share. SkyTeam brings together eleven member airlines: Aeroflot, AeroMexico, Air France, KLM, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, CSA, Delta Airlines, Korean Airlines, Northwest Airlines and China Southern. The alliance serves the greatest number of countries world-wide with more than 16,786 daily flights to 905 destinations in 169 countries.
The alliance colors will be flying high by the end of the year, with each airline committed to having at least one aircraft in its fleet in the SkyTeam livery.

On april 1, 2009, Leo van Wijk, Chairman of the SkyTeam Governing Board, announced a new alliance organization with the creation of a centralized management entity reporting to a Managing Director. This central entity will be responsible for marketing, sales, airport synergies, the transfer product, cargo, advertising and the brand as well as for the alliance finances and administration. In liaison with the Governing Board and the Steering Committee, it will implement plans to support SkyTeam's development.

Market share increased by the arrival of new partners

The alliance is currently leader in the largest European American and Asian markets where 80% of global air traffic is concentrated. In order to extend and densify its offer in growing regional markets, the alliance welcomed three new associate airlines in 2007: Air Europa, the Panamanian airline Copa and Kenya Airways.

An efficient global network to improve the customer offer

In order to rationalize their costs, the SkyTeam member and associate airlines operate their flights under codeshare. Commercial and technical synergies generated inside the alliance enable gains in terms of efficiency and service quality. SkyTeam customers thus benefit from numerous advantages, ranging from destinations and flight times to a harmonized offer and exceptional fares.

SkyTeam Cargo, a leading cargo alliance

Air France–KLM is also a member of SkyTeam Cargo. This global alliance dedicated to cargo has eight airline members who combine their experience and expertise to offer an innovative air freight service: AeroMexico Cargo, Air France Cargo, KLM Cargo, Korean Air Cargo, CSA Cargo, Delta Air Logistics, Korean Air Cargo and NWA Cargo. With more than 15,000 daily flights to 728 strategic commercial destinations in 149 countries, SkyTeam Cargo is the leading cargo alliance world-wide.