Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith shared insights into the airline's current operational situation at the International Air Transport Association conference. He explained how the company is effectively managing its fuel supplies despite industry-wide challenges, ensuring continued service without disruption. This careful handling of resources allows the airline to maintain stable operations in a complex market environment.
Smith also discussed expectations for passenger traffic recovery, focusing on routes through the Gulf. As these routes return to full capacity, the airline anticipates that a modest but steady increase of 5% to 10% in customer numbers will help restore service levels to those seen before recent disruptions. This outlook indicates a gradual return to normalcy for Air France-KLM’s international flights.