Air France-KLM to raise capacity for winter

Air France-KLM announced (22-Oct-2010) it will increased capacity (ASMs) by 3.3% for its winter 2010/2011 schedule, compared with the previous corresponding period. The carrier plans to expand long-haul capacity by 4.1%, while medium-haul capacity will increase 0.5%.

• Air France: Capacity growth of 1.7%, up 2.5% on long-haul routes and -1% on medium-haul routes. Asian capacity is due to increase 5.4%. [more - Air France]
• KLM: Overall capacity increased by 6.6%, with long-haul capacity up 6.9% and medium-haul capacity up 5.4%. The carrier will offer 8% more capacity on North Atlantic routes and will expand services to Asia and Africa. Capacity to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen will be raised by approximately 20% (Scotland On Sunday, 25-Oct-2010). [more - KLM];