Air France-KLM Group Reports Second Quarter 2025 Net Profit of €649 Million
- Joe Breitfeller
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Air France-KLM Group has reported a second quarter net profit of €649 million on a 6.2 percent year-over-year increase in revenue to €8.4 billion. The Group ended the period with €9.4 billion in cash on hand.
On Thursday (July 31, 2025), Air France-KLM Group reported their second quarter and first half (H1) 2025 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025. The Group reported a second quarter net profit of €649 million on a 6.2 percent year-over-year increase in revenue to €8.4 billion. Air France-KLM’s second quarter revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) increased 1.7 percent compared to the same period last year to 9.02 euro cents. For H1 2025, the company reported a net profit of €401 million on a 6.9 percent increase in revenue compared to H1 2024 to €15.6 billion. At June 30, 2025, the Group had €9.4 billion in cash on hand.
In Thursday’s announcement, Air France-KLM Group’s CEO, Mr. Benjamin Smith, said,
“Air France-KLM delivered a solid second quarter, with revenue growth and improved margins, reflecting the strength of our diversified network and the disciplined execution of our strategy. We are advancing premiumization, pushing the boundaries of aspirational travel with enhanced products and services, while progressing on the renewal of our fleet with next generation aircraft, in line with our sustainability efforts.
“At the same time, we are reinforcing global connectivity through key partnerships and joint ventures in strategic areas, and, in early July, we initiated proceedings to take a majority stake in SAS. This marks a major step to strengthen our position in Northern Europe and expand our network reach. Although the external environment remains complex, Air France-KLM continues to demonstrate its resilience and is well positioned to achieve its targets. I want to thank all our teams for their continued commitment — their dedication is what makes this performance possible.”
Air France-KLM continues to take delivery of new generation aircraft such as Airbus A350s, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, A320neo Family aircraft, A220s, and Embraer 195-E2s. These new generation aircraft consume up to 25% less fuel per passenger kilometer and deliver a noise footprint reduction by up to 63 percent compared to the previous generation aircraft. At the end of June 2025, 30 percent of Air France-KLM’s fleet was composed of new generation aircraft. The Group aims to increase this to 80 percent new generation aircraft by 2030.
On July 4, 2025, Air France-KLM announced that they will initiate proceedings to take a majority stake in SAS. The Group currently holds a 19.9 percent stake in the airline, and since the summer of 2024, has implemented commercial cooperation between SAS, Air France and KLM with codeshare and interline agreements, further strengthened by SAS joining the SkyTeam alliance. Subject to closing conditions, Air France-KLM will fully acquire the stakes held by Castlelake and Lind Invest, bringing their own stake to 60.5 percent, while the Danish State will retain their 26.4 percent stake in SAS and their seats on the Board of Directors.
Source: Air France-KLM Group