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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 January, 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   ¨

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

10 january 2008

Please find enclosed a press release regarding KLM share purchase.

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 at www.airfranceklm-finance.com or on the website maintained by the SEC at www.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.

Internet site: www.airfranceklm-finance.com

Investor contact: Dominique Barbarin – +33 (0)1 41 56 88 60 – dobarbarin@airfrance.fr

Analyst contact: Olivier Mougeot – +33 (0)1 41 56 72 59 – olmougeot@airfrance.fr

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KLM LAUNCHES SHARE PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS

AMSTELVEEN, THE NETHERLANDS, January 10, 2008 – The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of KLM has authorized the company to repurchase common shares including New York Registry shares held by minority shareholders at a price of EUR 21,- per share. KLM is therefore responding to the requests of several shareholders who did not tender their shares under the Exchange Offer in 2004. Currently, less than 2 % of KLM common shares is held by minority shareholders.

Holders of KLM common shares wishing to sell their shares to KLM, can do so under the procedure described in the share purchase program that will be launched as per Monday 14 January 2008 and that will end on Friday February 22. Shareholders can contact their bank or commissioner for more information.

For more information:

KLM Media Relations, Koen van Zijl, +31 20 64 94 545

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