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Air France-KLM looks to SAS after missing out on TAP, with Ben Smith targeting approval early next year

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Chief executive Ben Smith says Air France-KLM is already strongly positioned in the Europe–Latin America market after the group missed out on TAP Air Portugal. He hopes to secure approval for its SAS deal early next year, leaving that transaction as the next key step in the group’s expansion plans.

Discovered 2026-11-05T06:05:20.423458-08:00 | 2026-11-05T06:05:20.423458-08:00

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  • Air France-KLM’s loss of TAP leaves its stated strength in the Europe–Latin America market central to its strategy, while the group pursues growth through other avenues.
  • The group is looking to secure approval for its SAS deal early next year; the timing and outcome will shape its near-term consolidation plans.

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