SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month ofJanuary, 2008
AIR FRANCE–KLM
(translation of registrant’s name into English)
45, rue de Paris, 95747 Roissy-CDG Cedex. France
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
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January 8th, 2008
DECEMBER TRAFFIC 2007
Passenger
 | Traffic up by 3.1% with a load factor of 78.6% |
| Further rise in unit revenue excluding currency impact |
Cargo
| Traffic up by 2.9% and load factor maintained at the high level of 70.2% |
Passenger activity
In December 2007, Air France-KLM posted a 3.1% rise in traffic following a slow-down at Air France at the end of the month due to strike action at Orly Airport. With capacity up 4.1%, the load factor declined slightly (-0.8 points) but remained at the high level of 78.6%. Unit revenue excluding currency impact improved further. The number of passengers rose 0.5% to 5.8 million.
| - | On the Americas network traffic was up 4.7% with capacity up 6.4%. The load factor remained at the high level of 83.1% (-1.4 points). |
| - | The Asian network posted a traffic growth of 4.9% and an increase in capacity of 5.6%. The load factor was maintained at 82.1% (-0.6 points). |
| - | On the Africa and Middle East network traffic was up 2.6% with capacity up by 5.7%. The load factor declined by 2.4 points to 79.1%. |
| - | On the Caribbean and Indian Ocean network traffic was up 1.5% on stable capacity, leading to a 1.3 point rise in load factor to 83.6%. |
| - | On the European network traffic was stable (-0.2%) while capacity rose 0.7%. The load factor stood at 65.8% (-0.6 points). |
Cargo activity
In December 2007 the cargo activity recorded a rise in traffic of 2.9%, driven by the Americas and Africa and Middle East networks. Capacity was up by 3.7%. The load factor was maintained at the high level of 70.2% (-0.5 points). The group transported 131,648 tonnes, a rise of 2.3%.
Site internet :www.airfranceklm-finance.com
Contact investisseurs : Dominique Barbarin – +33 (0)1 41 56 88 60 –dobarbarin@airfrance.fr
Contact analystes : Olivier Mougeot – +33 (0)1 41 56 72 59 –olmougeot@airfrance.fr
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STATISTICS
Passenger activity (in millions)
| December | Year to date | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | Change | |||||||||||||
| Total Group | ||||||||||||||||||
Passengers carried (000s) | 5,767 | 5,739 | 0.5 | % | 57,687 | 56,499 | 2.1 | % | ||||||||||
Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK) | 16,605 | 16,105 | 3.1 | % | 158,171 | 151,861 | 4.2 | % | ||||||||||
Available seat-kilometers (ASK) | 21,118 | 20,287 | 4.1 | % | 193,384 | 185,566 | 4.2 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 78.6 | % | 79.4 | % | (0.8 | ) | 81.8 | % | 81.8 | % | (0.0 | ) | ||||||
| Europe (including France) | ||||||||||||||||||
Passengers carried (000s) | 3,866 | 3,916 | (1.3 | )% | 40,145 | 39,674 | 1.2 | % | ||||||||||
Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK) | 2,986 | 2,992 | (0.2 | )% | 32,000 | 31,385 | 2.0 | % | ||||||||||
Available seat-kilometers (ASK) | 4,541 | 4,508 | 0.7 | % | 44,155 | 43,185 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 65.8 | % | 66.4 | % | (0.6 | ) | 72.5 | % | 72.7 | % | (0.2 | ) | ||||||
| Americas | ||||||||||||||||||
Passengers carried (000s) | 700 | 670 | 4.4 | % | 7,211 | 6,816 | 5.8 | % | ||||||||||
Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK) | 5,284 | 5,047 | 4.7 | % | 53,376 | 50,054 | 6.6 | % | ||||||||||
Available seat-kilometers (ASK) | 6,359 | 5,974 | 6.4 | % | 62,127 | 57,206 | 8.6 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 83.1 | % | 84.5 | % | (1.4 | ) | 85.9 | % | 87.5 | % | (1.6 | ) | ||||||
| Asia / Pacific | ||||||||||||||||||
Passengers carried (000s) | 450 | 427 | 5.4 | % | 4,154 | 3,902 | 6.4 | % | ||||||||||
Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK) | 3,809 | 3,633 | 4.9 | % | 35,815 | 33,736 | 6.2 | % | ||||||||||
Available seat-kilometers (ASK) | 4,637 | 4,392 | 5.6 | % | 41,248 | 38,837 | 6.2 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 82.1 | % | 82.7 | % | (0.6 | ) | 86.8 | % | 86.9 | % | (0.0 | ) | ||||||
| Africa / Middle East | ||||||||||||||||||
Passengers carried (000s) | 461 | 447 | 3.2 | % | 4,003 | 3,885 | 3.0 | % | ||||||||||
Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK) | 2,459 | 2,396 | 2.6 | % | 21,112 | 20,554 | 2.7 | % | ||||||||||
Available seat-kilometers (ASK) | 3,107 | 2,939 | 5.7 | % | 26,535 | 26,401 | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 79.1 | % | 81.5 | % | (2.4 | ) | 79.6 | % | 77.9 | % | 1.7 | |||||||
| Caribbean / Indian Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||
Passengers carried (000s) | 290 | 279 | 4.1 | % | 2,175 | 2,221 | (2.1 | )% | ||||||||||
Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK) | 2,067 | 2,037 | 1.5 | % | 15,869 | 16,132 | (1.6 | )% | ||||||||||
Available seat-kilometers (ASK) | 2,474 | 2,474 | (0.0 | )% | 19,319 | 19,937 | (3.1 | )% | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 83.6 | % | 82.3 | % | 1.3 | 82.1 | % | 80.9 | % | 1.2 | ||||||||
Cargo activity (in millions)
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| December | Year to date | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | Change | |||||||||||||
| Total Group | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue tonne-km (RTK) | 996 | 968 | 2.9 | % | 8,641 | 8,358 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||
Available tonne-km (ATK) | 1,419 | 1,369 | 3.7 | % | 12,768 | 12,572 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 70.2 | % | 70.7 | % | (0.5 | ) | 67.7 | % | 66.5 | % | 1.2 | |||||||
| Europe (including France) | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue tonne-km (RTK) | 8 | 8 | 0.7 | % | 68 | 64 | 6.2 | % | ||||||||||
Available tonne-km (ATK) | 44 | 44 | 1.2 | % | 428 | 426 | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 18.6 | % | 18.7 | % | (0.1 | ) | 15.8 | % | 15.0 | % | 0.8 | |||||||
| Americas | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue tonne-km (RTK) | 334 | 323 | 3.4 | % | 2,785 | 2,798 | (0.5 | )% | ||||||||||
Available tonne-km (ATK) | 472 | 443 | 6.7 | % | 4,190 | 4,137 | 1.3 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 70.7 | % | 72.9 | % | (2.2 | ) | 66.5 | % | 67.6 | % | (1.2 | ) | ||||||
| Asia / Pacific | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue tonne-km (RTK) | 487 | 476 | 2.2 | % | 4,417 | 4,203 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||
Available tonne-km (ATK) | 624 | 627 | (0.5 | )% | 5,860 | 5,894 | (0.6 | )% | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 78.0 | % | 75.9 | % | 2.1 | 75.4 | % | 71.3 | % | 4.1 | ||||||||
| Africa / Middle East | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue tonne-km (RTK) | 112 | 97 | 15.1 | % | 956 | 843 | 13.4 | % | ||||||||||
Available tonne-km (ATK) | 180 | 158 | 13.4 | % | 1,531 | 1,365 | 12.2 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 62.5 | % | 61.6 | % | 1.0 | 62.4 | % | 61.7 | % | 0.7 | ||||||||
| Caribbean / Indian Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue tonne-km (RTK) | 55 | 64 | (12.8 | )% | 416 | 451 | (7.8 | )% | ||||||||||
Available tonne-km (ATK) | 99 | 97 | 2.1 | % | 759 | 751 | 1.0 | % | ||||||||||
Load factor (%) | 55.8 | % | 65.4 | % | (9.5 | ) | 54.8 | % | 60.0 | % | (5.2 | ) | ||||||
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Forward-looking statements
The information herein contains forward-looking statements about Air France-KLM and its business. These forward looking statements which include but are not limited to statements concerning the financial condition, results of operations and business of Air France KLM are based on management’s current expectations and estimates.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors many of which are outside of Air France-KLM’s control and are difficult to predict that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied from the forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties including among others: the expected synergies and cost savings between Air France and KLM may not be achieved; unanticipated expenditures; changing relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners; increases in aircraft fuel prices; and other economic. Business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the businesses of Air France and KLM generally. Additional information regarding the factors and events that could cause differences between forward-looking statements and actual results in the future is contained in Air France-KLM’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings including its Annual Reports on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2007. Air France-KLM undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Our interim report and our annual report on Form 20-F are available on our website atwww.airfranceklm-finance.com or on the website maintained by the SEC atwww.sec.gov. You may also request a copy of interim report, which includes our six-month financial results, or of our annual report on Form 20-F, which includes our complete audited annual financial statements, at no charge, by calling our investor relations department at +33 1 41 56 75 14 or writing to Air France-KLM - Investor Relations Department, 45 rue de Paris, 75747 Roissy CDG, Cedex, France.
THIS FORM 6-K REPORT IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROSPECTUS CONTAINED IN AIR FRANCE KLM’S REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-114188). AND SHALL BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED. TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto authorized.
| Air France–KLM | ||||||
| Date: January 8, 2008 | By | /s/ Dominique Barbarin | ||||
| Name: | Dominique Barbarin | |||||
| Title: | Head of Investor Relations | |||||