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 of December, 2007

 


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  
¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):     ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):     ¨

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.    Yes   ¨     No   x

 



LOGO

10 th December 2007

NOVEMBER TRAFFIC 2007

Passenger

 

Ø 3.5% rise in traffic

 

Ø Load factor maintained at 78.4%

 

Ø Acceleration of the rise in unit revenue excluding currency impact

Cargo

 

Ø Further rise in traffic (+3.5%)

Passenger activity

Passenger activity remained robust in November with a 3.5% rise despite the public transport strikes in France which led to the postponement of journeys. The load factor remained stable at 78.4%. Unit revenues excluding the currency impact accelerate their rise. The number of passengers carried rose 2.8% to 5.8 million.

 

- On the Americas network traffic was up 2.8% with capacity up 5.7%. The load factor remained at the high level of 81.8% (-2.3 points).

 

- The Asian network remained dynamic with traffic growth of 5.9% in line with the increase in capacity (+5.4%). The load factor improved slightly (+0.4 points) to 84.5%.

 

- On the Africa and Middle East network traffic was up 3.2% with capacity up 3.9%. The load factor declined by 0.5 points to 76.2%.

 

- On the Caribbean and Indian Ocean network traffic was up 1.8% on stable capacity, leading to a 1.4 point rise in load factor to 83.6%.

 

- The European network saw an increase in traffic of 2.9% on capacity up 1.0%. The load factor gained 1.2 points to 66.9%.

Cargo activity

The cargo activity recorded a further rise in traffic of 3.5%. With capacity up by 2.6%, the load factor improved by 0.6 points to 71.4%, thanks to the Asia and Africa and Middle East networks which continued to see strong levels of activity. The group transported 133,225 tons (+3.2%).

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)

 

     November     Year to date  

Total Group

   2007     2006     Change     2007-08     2006-07     Change  

Passengers carried (000s)

   5,844     5,687     2.8 %   51,920     50,760     2.3 %

Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK)

   16,091     15,544     3.5 %   141,567     135,755     4.3 %

Available seat-kilometers (ASK)

   20,525     19,798     3.7 %   172,266     165,279     4.2 %

Load factor (%)

   78.4 %   78.5 %   (0.1 )   82.2 %   82.1 %   0.0  

Europe (including France)

            

Passengers carried (000s)

   4,056     3,961     2.4 %   36,279     35,758     1.5 %

Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK)

   3,096     3,009     2.9 %   29,014     28,393     2.2 %

Available seat-kilometers (ASK)

   4,629     4,582     1.0 %   39,614     38,677     2.4 %

Load factor (%)

   66.9 %   65.7 %   1.2     73.2 %   73.4 %   (0.2 )

Americas

            

Passengers carried (000s)

   662     650     1.8 %   6,511     6,146     5.9 %

Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK)

   5,010     4,872     2.8 %   48,090     45.005     6.9 %

Available seat-kilometers (ASK)

   6,128     5,799     5.7 %   55,768     51.232     8.9 %

Load factor (%)

   81.8 %   84.0 %   (2.3 )   86.2 %   87.8 %   (1.6 )

Asia / Pacific

            

Passengers carried (000s)

   453     424     6.8 %   3,704     3,476     6.6 %

Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK)

   3,891     3,673     5.9 %   32,006     30,103     6.3 %

Available seat-kilometers (ASK)

   4,604     4,368     5.4 %   36,611     34,445     6.3 %

Load factor (%)

   84.5 %   84.1 %   0.4     87.4 %   87.4 %   (0.0 )

Africa / Middle East

            

Passengers carried (000s)

   428     412     3.7 %   3,541     3,438     3.0 %

Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK)

   291     2,219     3.2 %   18,653     18,158     2.7 %

Available seat-kilometers (ASK)

   3,008     2,895     3.9 %   23,427     23,463     (0.2 )%

Load factor (%)

   76.2 %   76.6 %   (0.5 )   79.6 %   77.4 %   2.2  

Caribbean / Indian Ocean

            

Passengers carried (000s)

   246     240     2.4 %   1,885     1,942     (3.0 )%

Revenue pax-kilometers (RPK)

   1,803     1,771     1.8 %   13,804     14,095     (2.1 )%

Available seat-kilometers (ASK)

   2,156     2,153     0.1 %   16,845     17,463     (3.5 )%

Load factor (%)

   83.6 %   82.3 %   1.4     81.9 %   80.7 %   1.2  

 

Cargo activity (in millions)

 

            
     November     Year to date  

Total Group

   2007     2006     Change     2007-08     2006-07     Change  

Revenue tonne-km (RTK)

   1,018     984     3.5 %   7,645     7,390     3.4 %

Available tonne-km (ATK)

   1,424     1,388     2.6 %   11,347     11,204     1.3 %

Load factor (%)

   71.4 %   70.9 %   0.6     67.4 %   66.0 %   1.4  

Europe (including France)

            

Revenue tonne-km (RTK)

   8     8     (2.6 )%   60     56     7.0 %

Available tonne-km (ATK)

   45     45     (0.1 )%   384     382     0.5 %

Load factor (%)

   17.8 %   18.3 %   (0.5 )   15.5 %   14.6 %   0.9  

Americas

            

Revenue tonne-km (RTK)

   320     312     2.7 %   2,451     2,476     (1.0 )%

Available tonne-km (ATK)

   455     432     5.4 %   3,718     3,695     0.6 %

Load factor (%)

   70.3 %   72.2 %   (1.9 )   65.9 %   67.0 %   (1.1 )

Asia / Pacific

            

Revenue tonne-km (RTK)

   529     514     2.8 %   3,931     3,727     5.5 %

Available tonne-km (ATK)

   664     677     (1.8 )%   5,234     5,267     (0.6 )%

Load factor (%)

   79.6 %   76.0 %   3.6     75.1 %   70.8 %   4.4  

Africa / Middle East

            

Revenue tonne-km (RTK)

   112     98     13.9 %   843     745     13.2 %

Available tonne-km (ATK)

   175     152     15.3 %   1,352     1,207     12.0 %

Load factor (%)

   63.7 %   64.5 %   (0.8 )   62.4 %   61.8 %   0.6  

Caribbean / Indian Ocean

            

Revenue tonne-km (RTK)

   49     51     (4.3 )%   360     387     (6.9 )%

Available tonne-km (ATK)

   85     83     2.4 %   659     654     0.9 %

Load factor (%)

   57.7 %   61.8 %   (4.1 )   54.6 %   59.2 %   (4.6 )

 

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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.

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: December 10, 2007     By   /s/    Dominique Barbarin        
    Name:   Dominique Barbarin
    Title:   Head of Investor Relations
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