Pour la saison hiver 2013-14 (du 27 octobre 2013 au 29 mars 2014), l'offre* du groupe Air France-KLM sera en croissance de +2,5% par rapport à l'hiver 2012-13.
L’offre long-courrier est en hausse de +3,2% et l’offre moyen-courrier est stable (-0,1%) par rapport à l’hiver 2012-13. Cette accélération de la croissance est saisonnière. Air France-KLM maintient son choix d’un contrôle strict de ses capacités, avec un plan de croissance global inchangé : +1,5% sur l'ensemble de l'année 2013 et +1,5% sur l'ensemble de l'année 2014.
Programme d’Air France
Dans un contexte économique difficile marqué par un rythme de croissance faible en Europe, Air France poursuit la mise en œuvre des mesures liées au plan Transform 2015, notamment l'adaptation du programme des bases de Marseille, Nice et Toulouse à la saisonnalité de la demande et une meilleure utilisation des infrastructures du hub de Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Pour la saison hiver 2013-14, la Compagnie augmente son offre* long-courrier de +3,6% alors qu'elle rationalise son offre moyen-courrier (- 4%).
Long-courrier : offre en hausse de +3,6%
Sur le réseau long-courrier, la croissance d'Air France est ciblée sur les régions à fort potentiel (Afrique et Amérique du Sud en particulier) et s’articule autour d’augmentations de fréquences (Yaoundé, Cancun, Canton, Bangkok, Punta Cana, Abidjan, New York, Nouakchott et Conakry, Libreville) et de l’ouverture d’une nouvelle liaison vers Panama City.
- Afrique : forte hausse de +8,5%
En Afrique, Air France augmente son offre vers Yaoundé (Cameroun), desservie quatre fois par semaine en Boeing 777-200. En continuation du programme été 2013, l'offre augmente vers Abuja (Nigéria) et Port Harcourt (Nigéria), ainsi que Libreville (Gabon) dont la desserte est désormais quotidienne.
En Côte d'Ivoire, Air France offre un deuxième vol, ce qui porte la desserte d'Abidjan à dix fréquences hebdomadaires en Boeing 777 au départ de Paris-Charles de Gaulle. La complémentarité des horaires de vol a été optimisée avec un nouvel horaire proposé au départ de Paris (23h30), et un horaire de retour au départ d’Abidjan à 9h40. Un vol de nuit dans chaque sens est ainsi proposé.
Dans l'Océan Indien, l'offre d'Air France est stable (-0,4%).
- Amérique du Sud et Centrale : hausse significative de +5,9%
A compter du 25 novembre 2013, Air France desservira Panama City à raison de trois fréquences hebdomadaires en Boeing 777-200, permettant d'offrir en même temps de nombreuses nouvelles destinations en Amérique Centrale grâce au partenariat avec Copa. Ouverte en avril 2013, la desserte de Montevideo (Uruguay), en continuation de Buenos Aires (Argentine), est poursuivie à raison de cinq fréquences par semaine.
*offre mesurée en siège-kilomètre offert par rapport au programme hiver 2012
Dans la région Caraïbes, l'offre d'Air France est stable (+0,1%). Air France augmente son offre vers Punta Cana (République Dominicaine) en proposant désormais un vol quotidien en Boeing 747.
- Amérique du Nord : hausse de +5,3%
En Amérique du Nord, Air France augmente son offre à destination de Cancun (Mexique), avec cinq vols hebdomadaires effectués en Boeing 777-300. La Compagnie augmente également son offre vers New York-JFK dont la desserte est désormais composée de 33 fréquences hebdomadaires (dont sept en Airbus A380) opérées par Air France et sept opérées par Delta. Cette desserte est complétée par cinq fréquences opérées par Delta vers l’aéroport de New York-Newark.
- Asie : progression de +1,5%
Le programme d'Air France et de son partenaire China Eastern Airlines comporte jusqu'à 19 fréquences hebdomadaires entre Paris et Shanghai, dont trois assurées en Airbus A380 depuis le 2 septembre. En continuation du programme été 2013, Air France dessert Kuala Lumpur (Malaisie) à raison de trois fréquences hebdomadaires.
- Proche Orient : baisse de – 1,2%
Au Proche-Orient, Air France opère désormais quatre fréquences hebdomadaires vers Riyad (Arabie Saoudite) et une fréquence hebdomadaire en vol de nuit direct vers Djibouti.
Moyen-courrier : rationalisation de l'offre (- 4%)
Dans le cadre du plan Transform 2015, Air France favorise une gestion dynamique de son programme de vols. L'offre proposée à l'hiver 2013-14 s’adapte à la demande et se traduit par un renforcement de la saisonnalité :
- Au départ de Paris-Charles de Gaulle, suspension d’une fréquence sur Bordeaux, Nice, Düsseldorf, Francfort, Stuttgart, Bologne, Florence, Gênes, Venise, Vérone, Copenhague et Varsovie.
- Au départ de Paris-Orly, suspension d’une fréquence quotidienne sur Montpellier et deux fréquences quotidiennes sur Marseille.
- Au départ des bases de Province, suspension de certaines lignes : Toulouse-Tunis, Istanbul, Naples et Prague ; Nice-Tunis, Athènes et Venise ; Marseille-Casablanca, Prague et Berlin.
Programme hiver 2013-14
Re: Programme hiver 2013-14
KLM Winter Schedule 2013 – 2014
Summary
The AIR FRANCE KLM Group Schedule
During the 2013-14 winter season (from 27 October 2013 to 29 March 2014), Air France-KLM Group's capacity* will increase by 2.5% compared with winter 2012-13. Long-haul capacity is up by 3.2% and medium-haul capacity is stable (-0.1%) compared with winter 2012-13. This faster growth is seasonal. Air France-KLM has chosen to strictly control capacity, with a stable global growth plan: + 1.5% throughout 2013 and +1.5% thoughout 2014.
*capacity measured in available seat-km compared with the 2012 winter schedule
KLM expands and consolidates its network
KLM will focus its intercontinental expansion on South America. After several years KLM will start service again to Santiago de Chile (Chile) in February 2014. This is already KLM’s ninth destination in Central and South America, showing the importance of this growing region for our long-haul network. Also this winter we will add Florence to our European network, operating twice-daily service to this Italian city famous for his history, artistic and architectural heritage.
In addition to these new destinations, KLM will make seasonal adjustments to capacity in accordance with market demand and will seek to strengthen and, where possible, expand cooperation with partners. Overall, KLM will increase its network capacity by 2.8% this winter, compared to the winter of 2012-13.
We will also pursue fleet and product developments that are already underway. This winter we will begin replacing our Fokker 70 fleet with six new Embraer 90s, and we will complete the reconfiguration of our new World Business Class aboard our Boeing 747 fleet. Our Boeing 777s are next up for full reconfiguration.
Further expansion of European destination portfolio
Apart from Florence, Italy, KLM will continue operating to Kent (England) and Ålesund (Norway) this winter. These two destinations were added to the network this summer, and KLM has now decided to serve them year-round. In addition, KLM will increase capacity to Aalborg (Denmark), Athens (Greece) and Basel (Switzerland). The latter destination will be serve three daily frequencies from the start of the winter schedule.
This not only strengthens KLM’s European network and connectivity, but also ensures that KLM can offer additional connections to passengers flying on its intercontinental network.
North America – network optimisation
KLM will increase its capacity to existing destinations in North America to anticipate on specific strong winter seasonal demand and to enhance cooperation with its partners. In December and January, KLM will operate nine weekly flights to Mexico City (up from
seven) to meet increasing demand. This will also benefit KLM’s code-sharing partner AeroMéxico, offering a wide array of new connections.
KLM will also increase capacity in Canada. This winter, we will operate six weekly flights to Calgary, supported by the excellent connections of our Canadian partner West Jet.
Central and South America – cooperation as foundation for growth
In addition to Santiago de Chile, KLM will offer service to several other new destinations in cooperation with various partners. The Jamaican cities of Montego Bay and Kingston will be served this winter in cooperation with COPA Airlines. KLM will also intensify cooperation with Brazilian carrier GOL, offering flights to more destinations through Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Furthermore KLM will intensive its cooperation with InselAir to establish better connections to Caribbean destinations through Curacao.
Africa – network stabilisation
In Africa, our partnership with Kenya Airways is key. KLM is constantly striving to optimise this cooperative venture in order to offer an ever-growing network of African destinations. As was the case in summer, KLM will suspend direct service between Amsterdam and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Khartoum (Sudan). These cities will be served by Kenya Airways through Nairobi.
KLM will, however, increase its own capacity to several African destinations, including Entebbe (Uganda) and Kigali (Rwanda), which will now be served daily.
Asia – growth in Southeast Asia
KLM will continue operating its service to Fukuoka (Japan) which was launched this summer. In addition, KLM has adjusted its Asian network in various ways to better meet market demand and improve its overall product. Flight frequency to Bangkok (Thailand) has, for instance, been increase from seven to 10 weekly services.
KLM will further build on a partnership with Jet Airways of India which was already launched last summer to enhance connectivity between India and Europa. KLM will continue to offer its passengers service to the Indian cities of Madras, Hyderabad and Bangalore through Delhi, to which KLM operates daily service.
Middle East – growth in cooperation with Etihad
In the Middle-East, KLM will this winter also optimise its partnership with Etihad Airways, increasing flight frequency to Etihad’s home base Abu Dhabi. By offering daily service, both partners will consolidate their cooperation. In addition to this capacity increase, KLM will also expand its network in cooperation with Etihad this winter, offering service to the Seychelles, Maldives, Brisbane (Australia), Khartoum (Sudan) and Karachi (Pakistan) via Abu Dhabi.
KLM will also increase capacity to Dubai this winter, offering 11 flights a week to this destination.
Summary
The AIR FRANCE KLM Group Schedule
During the 2013-14 winter season (from 27 October 2013 to 29 March 2014), Air France-KLM Group's capacity* will increase by 2.5% compared with winter 2012-13. Long-haul capacity is up by 3.2% and medium-haul capacity is stable (-0.1%) compared with winter 2012-13. This faster growth is seasonal. Air France-KLM has chosen to strictly control capacity, with a stable global growth plan: + 1.5% throughout 2013 and +1.5% thoughout 2014.
*capacity measured in available seat-km compared with the 2012 winter schedule
KLM expands and consolidates its network
KLM will focus its intercontinental expansion on South America. After several years KLM will start service again to Santiago de Chile (Chile) in February 2014. This is already KLM’s ninth destination in Central and South America, showing the importance of this growing region for our long-haul network. Also this winter we will add Florence to our European network, operating twice-daily service to this Italian city famous for his history, artistic and architectural heritage.
In addition to these new destinations, KLM will make seasonal adjustments to capacity in accordance with market demand and will seek to strengthen and, where possible, expand cooperation with partners. Overall, KLM will increase its network capacity by 2.8% this winter, compared to the winter of 2012-13.
We will also pursue fleet and product developments that are already underway. This winter we will begin replacing our Fokker 70 fleet with six new Embraer 90s, and we will complete the reconfiguration of our new World Business Class aboard our Boeing 747 fleet. Our Boeing 777s are next up for full reconfiguration.
Further expansion of European destination portfolio
Apart from Florence, Italy, KLM will continue operating to Kent (England) and Ålesund (Norway) this winter. These two destinations were added to the network this summer, and KLM has now decided to serve them year-round. In addition, KLM will increase capacity to Aalborg (Denmark), Athens (Greece) and Basel (Switzerland). The latter destination will be serve three daily frequencies from the start of the winter schedule.
This not only strengthens KLM’s European network and connectivity, but also ensures that KLM can offer additional connections to passengers flying on its intercontinental network.
North America – network optimisation
KLM will increase its capacity to existing destinations in North America to anticipate on specific strong winter seasonal demand and to enhance cooperation with its partners. In December and January, KLM will operate nine weekly flights to Mexico City (up from
seven) to meet increasing demand. This will also benefit KLM’s code-sharing partner AeroMéxico, offering a wide array of new connections.
KLM will also increase capacity in Canada. This winter, we will operate six weekly flights to Calgary, supported by the excellent connections of our Canadian partner West Jet.
Central and South America – cooperation as foundation for growth
In addition to Santiago de Chile, KLM will offer service to several other new destinations in cooperation with various partners. The Jamaican cities of Montego Bay and Kingston will be served this winter in cooperation with COPA Airlines. KLM will also intensify cooperation with Brazilian carrier GOL, offering flights to more destinations through Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Furthermore KLM will intensive its cooperation with InselAir to establish better connections to Caribbean destinations through Curacao.
Africa – network stabilisation
In Africa, our partnership with Kenya Airways is key. KLM is constantly striving to optimise this cooperative venture in order to offer an ever-growing network of African destinations. As was the case in summer, KLM will suspend direct service between Amsterdam and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Khartoum (Sudan). These cities will be served by Kenya Airways through Nairobi.
KLM will, however, increase its own capacity to several African destinations, including Entebbe (Uganda) and Kigali (Rwanda), which will now be served daily.
Asia – growth in Southeast Asia
KLM will continue operating its service to Fukuoka (Japan) which was launched this summer. In addition, KLM has adjusted its Asian network in various ways to better meet market demand and improve its overall product. Flight frequency to Bangkok (Thailand) has, for instance, been increase from seven to 10 weekly services.
KLM will further build on a partnership with Jet Airways of India which was already launched last summer to enhance connectivity between India and Europa. KLM will continue to offer its passengers service to the Indian cities of Madras, Hyderabad and Bangalore through Delhi, to which KLM operates daily service.
Middle East – growth in cooperation with Etihad
In the Middle-East, KLM will this winter also optimise its partnership with Etihad Airways, increasing flight frequency to Etihad’s home base Abu Dhabi. By offering daily service, both partners will consolidate their cooperation. In addition to this capacity increase, KLM will also expand its network in cooperation with Etihad this winter, offering service to the Seychelles, Maldives, Brisbane (Australia), Khartoum (Sudan) and Karachi (Pakistan) via Abu Dhabi.
KLM will also increase capacity to Dubai this winter, offering 11 flights a week to this destination.