Date: February 19, 2026
By: Cristina Gallardo
Summary:
Air France-KLM reported a strong turnaround in its fourth quarter of 2025, posting a net profit of €585 million — a sharp reversal from a €21 million net loss in the same period a year earlier. The Franco-Dutch airline group saw revenue grow 3.9% to €8.19 billion, driven by a 4.8% increase in passenger numbers to 24.6 million. A key driver of profitability was a 1.1% reduction in unit costs, aided by improved productivity and fuel efficiency. Operating profit reached €393 million, beating the company's own guidance range. Looking ahead to 2026, Air France-KLM expects unit costs to rise by no more than 2% while capacity grows between 3% and 5%.
One-Sentence Summary: Air France-KLM swung from a loss to a €585 million profit in Q4 2025, helped by falling costs and nearly 5% more passengers flying with the group.
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