Activity report. April-September, 2007

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1 Activity report April-September, 2007 Société anonyme with share capital of 2,385,379,574 euros Registered offices: 2, rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie, Paris, France Mailing address: 45, rue de Paris, Roissy CDG Cedex, France Paris Trade and Company Register:

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3 Key figures 2 Corporate governance 4 Board of Directors 4 Executive Committee 5 Stock market and shareholders 6 Shareholder structure 7 Market and environment 8 Highlights 9 A strategy of profitable growth 0 Strongly higher first half to September The Air France-KLM fleet1 9 The Air France group fleet 19 The KLM group fleet 22 Comments on the financial statements 24 Consolidated results for the first half to September 30, Investment and financing 27 Air France-KLM parent company results 27 Consolidated financial statements 28 Consolidated income statements 29 Consolidated balance sheets 30 Consolidated statements of changes in stockholders equity 32 Consolidated statements of recognized income and expenses 33 Consolidated statements of cash flows 34 Notes to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements 36 Activities 14 Passenger activity 14 Cargo activity 16 Maintenance activity 17 Other activities 18 Information and control 54 Person responsible for the first half financial report 54 Statutory Auditors report on the first half financial information for Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

4 Key figures Revenues ((In euro billion) Operating income (In euro billion) September 30, 2005 September 30, 2006 September 30, 2007 September 30, 2005 September 30, 2006 September 30, 2007 Breakdown of revenues by activity (In euro billion) 9.93 Passenger Breakdown of operating income by activity (In euro million) 1,044 Passenger 1.41 Cargo (29) Cargo 0.48 Maintenance 48 Maintenance 0.61 Other 77 Other 2 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

5 Key figures Net income, group share (In euro billion) 1.15 Financing of investments (In euro billion) * September 30, 2005 September 30, 2006 September 30, 2007 Cash flow Investments September 30, 2005 Cash flow Investments September 30, 2006 Cash flow Investments September 30, 2007 * After an exceptional capital gain on Amadeus shares. Balance sheet (In euro billion) Net debt Gearing ratio September 30, 2005 September 30, 2006 September 30, 2007 September 30, 2006 March 31, 2007 September 30, 2007 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 3

6 Corporate governance Board of Directors At September 30, 2007, the Board of Directors was unchanged on the Board at March 31, 2007 and comprised 15 members: 10 directors appointed by the Shareholders Meeting; 2 representatives of the employee shareholders appointed by the Shareholders Meeting; 3 representatives of the French State appointed by ministerial decree. Experience and training of members of the Board of Directors Board of Directors experience Principal professional experience Director Age at 09/30/2007 Date appointed to Board Experience at 09/30/2007 Sector Experience in the sector Current position Jean-Cyril Spinetta (2) 64 years 09/23/ years Public Sector Air Transport (Air Inter and Air France) 14 years Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM and of Air France Leo van Wijk (2) 61 years 06/24/ years Air Transport (KLM) 36 years President and CEO of KLM until March 31, 2007 Patricia Barbizet (2)(4) 52 years 01/03/ years Industry (Renault, Pinault group) 30 years Chief Executive Officer and Director of Artemis Bruno Bézard (1) 44 years 03/14/ months Public Sector 19 years Director of the French State Treasury Holdings Agency Frits Bolkestein 73 years 11/22/ years Industry (Shell) and Public Sector (Dutch Parliament and European Commission) Jean-François 67 years 01/25/ years Industry Dehecq (1)(4) (SNPA and Sanofi) 16 years 26 years 42 years Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sanofi-Aventis Jean-Marc 55 years 09/14/ years Services (CGE, Accor) 20 years Chairman and CEO Espalioux (3)(4) of Financière Agache Investissement Pierre-Henri Gourgeon 61 years 01/20/ years Aeronautics and Air Transport 36 years Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM and Chief Operating Officer of Air France Claude Gressier (2) 64 years 06/24/ years Public Sector 39 years President of the Department of Economic Affairs, Counsel General for Public Works - 4 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

7 Corporate governance Executive Committee Board of Directors experience Principal professional experience Director Age at 09/30/2007 Date appointed to Board Experience at 09/30/2007 Sector Experience in the sector Current position Philippe Josse (2) 47 years 05/16/ months Public Sector 11 years Director of Budget Floris Maljers (1) 74 years 06/24/ years Industry (Unilever) Didier Le Chaton (1)(2) 56 years 01/26/ months Air Transport (Air France) Cornelis van Lede (3) 65 years 06/24/ years Industry (Shell, Akzo, Dutch Industry Federation) Consultancy (McKinsey & Company) Christian Magne (1)(2) 55 years 09/14/ years Air Transport (Air France) Pierre Richard (1)(3) 66 years 10/20/ years Banking (CDC, Crédit Local de France) (1) Member of the audit committee. (2) Member of the strategy committee. (3) Member of the remuneration committee. (4) Member of the appointments committee. 35 years Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Rotterdam School of Management 31 years Flight captain 36 years Chairman of the Board of Directors of INSEAD 33 years Finance executive 24 years Chairman of the Dexia Board of Directors Executive Committee Pursuant to the agreements concluded between Air France and KLM at the time of the merger, the Strategic Management Committee, which had been responsible for managing the Group since May 2004, was replaced by an Executive Committee, which assumed its functions on October 1, The Executive Committee comprises 11 members who fulfill responsibilities at the level of the Air France-KLM group while retaining their functions within each company. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 5

8 Corporate governance Stock market and shareholders Experience and training of members of the Group s Executive Committee Professional experience Members Age Sector Experience Jean-Cyril Spinetta Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM and of Air France 64 years Air Transport (Air Inter and Air France) 14 years Leo van Wijk Vice-Chairman of Air France-KLM 61 years Air Transport (KLM) 36 years Pierre-Henri Gourgeon Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM and Chief Operating Officer of Air France 61 years Aeronautics and Air Transport 36 years Philippe Calavia Senior Executive Vice President, Finance, of Air France-KLM and Chief Financial Officer of Air France 59 years Banking Air Transport (Air France) 6 years 9 years Peter Hartman President and CEO of KLM 58 years Air Transport (KLM) 34 years Alain Bassil Senior Vice President, Maintenance, of Air France and of the Air France-KLM group 52 years Air Transport (Air France) 27 years Christian Boireau Senior Vice President, Marketing France, Air France 57 years DDE French Departmental Directorate for Equipment Air Transport (Air Inter and Air France) 5 years 26 years Frédéric Gagey Senior Executive Vice President, Finance, KLM and Senior Vice President, Fleet and Purchasing, of the Air France-KLM group 51 years Air Transport (Air Inter, Air France and KLM) 13 years Bruno Matheu Senior Vice President, Marketing, Revenue Management and Networks, of Air France and of the Air France-KLM group 44 years Air Transport (UTA and Air France) 21 years Erik Varwijk Senior Vice President, International Marketing, KLM and of the Air France-KLM group 46 years Air Transport (KLM) 18 years Michael Wisbrun Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo 55 years Air Transport (KLM) 29 years Stock market and shareholders Stock market performance During the first half to September 30, 2007, the Air France-KLM stock, a CAC 40 component since June 18, encountered some significant profit-taking. After rising steadily early in the year, culminating in a June 4 high of euros on the announcement of its inclusion in the CAC 40, the stock was hit by the financial crisis which destabilized the markets over the summer and by the increase in the oil price. During the first half, the stock declined by 24.5% compared with a 12.2% fall in the European Air Transport index and a 1.2% rise in the CAC 40. Over the first nine months of the year, the fall was 19.2%. However, it should be noted that the stock has more than doubled since the combination between Air France and KLM. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

9 Corporate governance Shareholder structure First half Financial year Financial year Financial year Share price high (In euros) Share price low (In euros) Share price at the end of the period Number of shares in circulation 280,626, ,398, ,383, ,383,518 Market capitalization at the end of the period (In euro billion) Share capital At September 30, 2007, the share capital of Air France-KLM comprised 280,626,346 shares, all in circulation. Between April 1 and September 30, 1.26 million shares were issued in exchange for warrant exercise (BASAs). Note that, on March 31, 2007, 14.5 million BASAs had been exercised, giving rise to the creation of 9.98 million shares, which entered into circulation in April In total, of the 45 million BASAs issued in May 2004 within the framework of the KLM share exchange, some 28.7 million remained outstanding at September 30, 2007, conferring entitlement to 19.8 million shares. At the November 6, 2007 expiry date, 28.4 million BASAs were exercised giving rise to the issue of 19.6 million new shares. In total, 99.3% of the BASAs issued have been exercised. The terms of the exchange were as follows: three warrants and 40 euros conferring the right to shares. The capital of Air France-KLM henceforth comprises 300,219,278 shares. Securities conferring entitlement to shares Bonds convertible and/or exchangeable into Air France-KLM new or existing shares (OCEANEs) In April 2005, Air France issued 21,951,219 bonds convertible and/ or exchangeable into new and/or existing Air France-KLM shares, with a 15-year maturity, for a total sum of 450 million euros. These bonds, convertible and/or exchangeable at any time until March 23, 2020, have a nominal unit value of 20.5 euros, an attribution ratio of 1.03 shares for one bond and a maturity date of April 1, The annual coupon is 2.75%, paid annually in arrears on April 1. At September 30, 2007, 510 bonds had been converted giving rise to the creation of 525 shares. Shareholder structure (In %) First half Financial year Financial year Financial year Number of shares 280,626, ,398, ,383, ,383,518 French State Current and former employees Treasury stock Free float At September 30, 2007, French residents held 63.5% of the share capital and non-residents 36.5%. Of the French resident shareholders, in addition to the French State (50 million shares) and employees (29.8 million shares), individual shareholders represented 8.7% of the share capital with 24.4 million shares and institutions 26.6% with 73.9 million shares. Non-residents held million shares. The breakdown of non-residents was as follows: North America 44.6% or 16.3% of the capital, Europe 48% or 17.5% of the capital, Asia 6.8% or 2.5% of the capital and the rest of the world 0.6% or 0.2% of the capital. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

10 Market and environment After the setback caused by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, it was to take the global air transport industry six long years to return to positive net margins. Between 2001 and 2006, this sector accumulated total net losses of around 42 billion dollars. According to the latest estimates from IATA (September 2007), our industry should record net income of around 5.6 billion dollars in 2007 (2006: -$0.5bn) for an operating margin of 3.3%. This recovery is all the more remarkable in that it was achieved within the context of a sharp rise in the oil price. Whereas, in 2001, the fuel bill amounted to 43 billion dollars, representing 13% of total operating expenses, at the end of 2007 it should stand at 132 billion dollars, accounting for some 28% of operating expenses. Faced with this dramatic increase in the proportion of costs represented by fuel, the industry has responded and continues to respond with the implementation and pursuit of cost saving plans as well as significant productivity gains (labor productivity, fleet fuel efficiency, use of aircraft, etc.). Within this difficult environment, the airlines have based their development on the growth in passenger traffic. According to IATA forecasts (October 2007), passenger traffic should show steady growth between 2007 and 2011, both internationally and in a number of domestic markets: the expectation is for overall demand growth of 5% annually. After drastic restructuring plans and capacity reductions in the US domestic market, and despite the sub-prime crisis, the traditional North American carriers should show, for the 2007 fiscal year, a positive financial situation with net income of around 2.7 billion dollars compared with losses of 6.7 billion two years earlier. Between 2007 and 2011, the airlines in this zone should see average annual growth of 4.2% in the number of passengers carried internationally. Airlines in the Middle East and Asia/Pacific zones should record the strongest growth in passengers carried internationally with, respectively, +6.8% and +5.9% per year between 2007 and The traffic measured in RPK (revenue passenger kilometers) and capacity measured in ASK (available seat kilometers) of the traditional European carriers increased by 5.3% and 4.4%, respectively, in 2006, slower growth than in 2004 and According to AEA forecasts for 2007, the growth in these same key indicators will be of the order of 6.2% and 5.3%. The passenger load factor reached 76.6% in 2006 and increased by a further 1.2 points year-on-year to 77.8% in the first 9 months of In 2006, the European industry recorded an operating surplus of around 2.2 billion euros for a gross operating margin of 3.3%, of which more than half was generated on the North Atlantic routes. In 2007, AEA estimates show the gross operating margin reaching 4.1%. The financial situation of the European airlines is, thus, positive overall but there are some marked differences between the players. While the four leading European companies, Air France-KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa/Swiss and Iberia are benefiting from the strong global economic environment to return positive results with the majority increasing their earnings, the results from the smaller companies are less good. 8 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

11 Highlights Environment The main events arising between April and September 2007 were as follows: After a slight fall in April and May, the oil price returned to a virtually steady upwards path, moving from dollars a barrel on April 2 to dollars at the end of September. This increase accelerated in October with oil crossing the 90 dollar threshold intraday on October 19, a 49% increase on the beginning of the year. Since then, the oil price has approached 100 dollars a barrel. Over the same period, the dollar weakened, moving from a parity of against the euro at the beginning of the year to on October 19 (-8.3%). The Japanese currency also fell. Despite this environment, world-wide air passenger transportation remained very strong. The first half (April September) again recorded a very buoyant level of activity, in terms of both traffic and revenues. The month of July saw a record average load factor of 82.2% for AEA (Association of European Airlines) member airlines. Furthermore, the cargo activity has also seen a recovery since June with traffic up strongly although unit revenues remain under pressure. Finally, the Open Skies agreement signed in April 2007 between Europe and the United States, to come into application as of late March 2008, will open new development opportunities. The summer of 2007 was also characterized by the US sub-prime crisis, which destabilized the financial markets. Air France-KLM The Group has seen very strong passenger activity and a recovery in the cargo activity in terms of traffic since last June, in line with the economic environment. With the gradual opening of satellite S3 as of last June, Air France is starting to dispose of the airport infrastructure consistent with its objectives for service quality and growth. The Group took the decision to accelerate the withdrawal of the Boeing s from its fleet and their replacement by Boeing s in order to reduce its fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. On June 18, 2007, Air France-KLM was included in the CAC 40 and, for the third consecutive year, the stock was selected for the two Dow Jones sustainable development indices. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 9

12 A strategy of profitable growth The Air France-KLM group is pursing a strategy of profitable growth in leveraging the fundamental strengths arising from the complementarities between Air France and KLM in their three principal activities (passenger, cargo and maintenance) and the significant synergies in terms of both revenues and costs. Within the framework of the merger between the two companies, this objective is combined with a pragmatic approach, tailored to the needs of each activity. In passenger transport, the Group has implemented coordination between networks and teams but has retained the two separate brands, Air France and KLM. In cargo, a common management structure, the Joint Cargo Team, has been established to manage sales, distribution, marketing and the network and to coordinate strategy and development. In aeronautics maintenance, the Group chose to create centers of technical excellence based on the competences of each company. The Group s growth strategy goes hand in hand with rigorous cost control, reflected in three-year cost savings plans. A powerful, balanced network The Air France-KLM group has the largest network between Europe and the rest of the world. Of the 178 long-haul destinations operated by AEA member airlines (Association of European Airlines) in the 2007 summer season, Air France-KLM accounts for 111 or 62% of the total compared with 48% for British Airways and 44% for Lufthansa and Swiss. The Group also offers 42 unique destinations which are served by neither British Airways nor Lufthansa. Finally, given its presence in all the major markets, the Group s network is balanced. No one market dominates, with the first market representing just 26% of revenues. Two coordinated hubs at developing airports The Group s network is coordinated around the intercontinental hubs, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol, which are two of the four largest transfer platforms in Europe. Furthermore, these hubs which combine connecting with point-to-point traffic, are organized around airports with significant potential to develop in line with air traffic growth, further strengthening the role of the large intercontinental hubs. As of June 2007, and through to 2012, Air France will benefit from the gradual opening of new airport infrastructure which will enable it to provide an excellent level of passenger service and make Roissy-Charles de Gaulle a European reference model. A global alliance to strengthen the network Air France and KLM play a lead role in SkyTeam, the number two global alliance in terms of market share. Bringing together ten European, American and Asian airlines, SkyTeam enables the Group to respond to market needs and withstand competition in both passenger and cargo transportation. In 2006, Aeroflot joined Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Airways, KLM, Korean Airways and Northwest Airlines. In November 2007, China Southern joined the SkyTeam alliance. 10 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

13 A strategy of profitable growth A modern fleet The Group makes an ongoing commitment to investing in new aircraft and currently operates one of the most rationalized and modern fleets in the sector. Such investment has a triple advantage. With an up-to-date fleet, the Group offers a greater degree of passenger comfort, achieves substantial fuel savings and respects its sustainability commitments in limiting noise disturbance for local residents and greenhouse gas emissions. An innovative product offer Air France-KLM puts the customer at the heart of its strategy in offering not only the best network world-wide in terms of destinations and frequencies but also in developing innovative products. This innovation is seen in fare combinality, which multiplies the routing possibilities and gives access to attractive fares, in the joint frequent flyer program, Flying Blue, born of the merger of the Air France and KLM loyalty programs, in e-services or in the development of cabin services. Synergies and cost savings plans to bolster the Group s profitability The complementarity between the two airlines enables the release of significant synergies. Originally estimated at 495 million euros after five years ( ), such synergies have been regularly upgraded with the most recent estimate standing at 750 million (+51.5%) over the same period. Furthermore, there will be new synergies to add to this total thanks, particularly, to the integration of IT which will be gradually undertaken through to At the end of this period, cumulative synergies should reach one billion euros. In parallel, in order to manage costs more effectively, the two airlines have established a joint 3-year cost savings plan which includes the 212 million euros of cost synergies still to come. Challenge 10, launched on April 1, 2007, is targeting total savings of 1.4 billion euros, equating to a unit cost reduction of 3% by the close of the financial year. A key performance indicator Air France-KLM has chosen return on capital employed as its key performance indicator, since it is relevant for an industry which is investing heavily. In effect, this ratio measures the return on capital invested by expressing operating income as a percentage of the average capital employed. The comparison of this ratio with the cost of capital shows whether or not the Group has created value for its shareholders. The capital invested is calculated from shareholders funds restated for the KLM pension fund surplus and the valuation of derivative instruments to which net debt and operating leases capitalized at 7 times are added. As a consequence of this last restatement, operating income is also restated for the portion of financial charges in operating leases (34%). The Group has a post-tax return on capital employed target of 8.5% for the financial year compared with an estimated cost of capital of 7%. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 11

14 Strongly higher first half to September 30 The Air France-KLM group recorded a strong progression in results for the first half of the financial year. Revenues rose by 4.2% after a negative currency impact of 2.3%, to billion euros (11.93 billion at September 30, 2006) for production measured in equivalent available seat kilometers (EASK) up by 5.4%. Unit revenue per EASK was virtually unchanged (-0.3%) and increased by 2.0% excluding the currency impact. Operating income increased by 16.5% to 1.14 billion euros (0.98 billion at September 30, 2006), with 415 million coming from the first quarter (+1%) and 725 million from the second quarter (+27.6%). The slow first quarter growth was due to significant adverse calendar effects and to the French presidential and legislative elections which led to a slowdown in business traffic during May In April 2007, the Group launched Challenge 10, a three-year cost savings program, whose objective is to reduce unit costs by 3% excluding fuel by the end of the period. This plan to achieve a total saving of 1.4 billion euros, is based on savings in four main areas. The first is linked to fleet renewal. Air France has decided to accelerate the replacement of its Boeing s by Boeing s which will enter the fleet between 2007 and The saving over the three first years is estimated at 340 million euros, of which 235 million on fuel and 105 million on maintenance. Challenge 10 schedule over three years 1,400m 990m 560m The second source of savings, amounting to 100 million euros, is the continued reduction in travel agent commissions abroad and the renegotiation of GDS costs. A further 280 million euros of savings is expected to come from procurement, thanks to the integration of the Air France and KLM purchasing functions and the definition of common specifications for both companies. The final and largest source of savings, or some 680 million euros, concerns productivity efforts and process improvement through the non-replacement of retirees, the integration of the marketing teams abroad and, finally, the gradual integration of IT systems. 12 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

15 Strongly higher first half to September 30 At September 30, 2007, the amount of savings achieved (236 million euros) enabled a reduction in unit costs measured per EASK (equivalent available seat kilometers) of 1.4% and 1% on a constant currency and fuel price basis, in line with the Challenge 10 objective. Net income, group share amounted to 1.15 billion euros, an increase of 86.2% on the previous year (617.7 million at September 30, 2006) after proceeds of 284 million on Amadeus and taxation of 346 million euros. Diluted earnings per share stood at 3.73 euros, 73% higher than in the previous year. Outlook for the current year Taking into account the level of forward bookings for the coming months and in spite of the impact of the Air France cabin crew strike, estimated at 60 million euros, we confirm our objectives for the full financial year of a return on capital employed of 7% as well as a further increase in operating income. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 13

16 Activities Passenger activity The Air France-KLM group s passenger activity remained very dynamic throughout the first half with traffic up by 5.2% for a capacity increase of 5%. The load factor improved by 0.2 of a point to a record 83%, well above the AEA average of 79.3% for the same period. The Group continued its development in strategic markets such as Latin America and Asia by strengthening its offer. With a fleet of 589 passenger aircraft, of which 570 in operation, the Group carried nearly 40 million passengers, 3% more than in the first half, and generated revenues of 9.93 billion euros (+4.7% after a negative currency effect of 2.3%). At CDG on June 27, the new S3 boarding satellite was opened to the public. With a total handling capacity of 8.5 million passengers and directly connected to terminals 2E and 2F, satellite S3 enables the number of gate-parked aircraft to be increased, allows for dedicated connecting channels and is equipped with an integrated baggage sorting system. It has also been designed to facilitate the fastest-possible boarding and deplaning of A380 passengers. This new infrastructure will be completed, in April 2008, by the reopening of the terminal 2E boarding pier, taking its passenger handling capacity back up to 8.5 million. Finally, in autumn 2008, a terminal dedicated to Air France s regional airlines, with a passenger handling capacity of 3 million, will come into service. With this new airport infrastructure, Air France-KLM plans to make CDG the leading European hub. In September, the SkyTeam alliance welcomed three new Associate Airlines, Air Europa (Spain) Copa Airlines (Panama) and Kenya Airways (Kenya), offering 47 new destinations and nearly 500 additional daily flights. Furthermore, following the Open Skies agreement between Europe and the United States, signed last April, the six European and American companies excluding Continental in SkyTeam filed a request with the US Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity to be extended for their trans-atlantic services. The requested extension will enable the six carriers to harmonize their offer, services and fares on departures from the United States. Buoyant activity across all the networks First half to September 30 Capacity in ASK (In millions) Traffic in RPK (In millions) Load factor (In %) Nbr of passengers (In thousands) Scheduled passenger revenues (In m) Europe 30,125 29,155 22,454 21, ,810 27,251 3,754 3,673 North and Latin America 42,967 38,930 37,429 34, ,090 4,730 2,334 2,174 Asia/Pacific 27,409 25,644 24,053 22, ,782 2,601 1,504 1,357 Africa/ Middle East 17,487 17,584 14,102 13, ,691 2,605 1,263 1,190 Caribbean/ Indian Ocean 12,767 13,255 10,541 10, ,443 1, Total 130, , , , ,817 38,669 9,449 8, Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

17 Activities Passenger activity The long-haul network covers 118 destinations (115 destinations during the 2006 summer season) in 69 countries. Supported by global growth, traffic on this network confirmed its dynamism, showing growth of nearly 6% on the first half. The load factor gained one point to 86%, after a 5.5% increase in capacity. The number of passengers carried amounted to 12 million (+5%). Revenues generated on this network rose by 7.5% to 5.69 billion euros and represented 60% of total scheduled passenger revenues as at September 30, The contribution of this network was very little changed on last year, representing 79% of the Group s traffic and 77% of capacity. The Americas network is the Group s first network, representing around one third of traffic and capacity. It recorded a traffic increase of 8.5% for capacity up by 10.4%, resulting in a 1.5 point fall in the load factor which, however, remained at a very high 87.1%. The number of passengers increased by 7.6% to 5.1 million. Revenues were affected by dollar weakness but nonetheless showed 7.4% growth to 2.33 billion euros (2.17 billion at September 30, 2006). Asia, the Group s second network (around 22% of traffic and capacity) remained buoyant, with an increase in traffic and capacity of around 7%. The load factor thus remained stable at 87.7%. The number of passengers also increased by 7% to 2.7 million. Revenues increased by nearly 11% to 1.5 billion euros (1.35 billion at September 30, 2006). Nearly 2.7 million passengers (+3.3%) were carried on the Africa- Middle East network, the Group s third long-haul network, during this half. It represents around 13% of the Group s capacity and traffic. Traffic on this network increased by 3.2% for capacity down by 0.6%, resulting in a 2.9 point improvement in the load factor to 80.6%. Revenues rose by 6% to 1.26 billion euros (1.19 billion euros at September 30, 2006). The Caribbean and Indian Ocean network is the Group s fourth long-haul network. It accounts for 10% of the overall traffic and capacity. Despite a fall in traffic (-1.4%) and capacity (-3.7%), the network recorded a modest revenue increase (3%) to 594 million euros. The medium-haul network covers Europe including France and North Africa. It totals 122 destinations in 36 countries. This network principally links Europe to the rest of the world thanks to the Group s two hubs. The French domestic market is mostly served out of Orly, notably thanks to the Navette shuttle, connecting Paris with the main regional cities in France. The second of the Group s networks in terms of capacity, it represents a little over 20% of capacity and traffic but 70% of passengers and 40% of revenues. In effect, 27.8 million passengers traveled on these routes (+2.0%), generating revenues of 3.75 billion euros, up by 2.2% (3.67 billion at September 30, 2006). Key figures for the passenger activity First half to September Number of passengers (In thousands) 39,817 38,669 36,657 Total passenger revenues (In m) 9,933 9,486 8,600 Scheduled passenger revenues (In m) 9,449 8,970 8,088 Unit revenue per RPK (In cts) Unit revenue per ASK (In cts) Unit cost per ASK (In cts) Operating income (In m) 1, Unit revenue per RPK (revenue passenger kilometer) and per ASK (available seat kilometer) increased by 0.1% and 0.4% respectively, and by 2.4% and 2.6% excluding currency impact on the period to September 30, The unit cost fell by 1.2% over the same period and by 0.5% on a constant currency and fuel price basis. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 15

18 Activities Cargo activity Developments On October 17, 2007, Air France and Delta concluded a joint venture agreement on the North Atlantic, the first step towards the implementation of a trans-atlantic joint venture between Air France, KLM, Delta and Northwest. As of April 2008, this joint venture will apply to all non-stop trans-atlantic flights and to connections between the hubs of the two companies as well as to the flights the two airlines will be introducing out of London Heathrow. In effect, the Open Skies agreement signed between the United States and Europe in April 2007, to come into effect as of April 2008, will give new airlines access to Heathrow airport. Thus Delta will launch three flights to Heathrow out of New York and Atlanta and Air France one flight to Los Angeles. As of 2010, the scope of this joint venture will be extended to Canada and Mexico and the Mediterranean basin and will concern all the trans-atlantic flights. Cargo activity The cargo activity has had to content with a difficult operating environment over the past year and, despite an upturn in traffic since June, unit revenue remains under pressure. In the six months to September 30, 2007, traffic increased by 3.8% for capacity up by 1.5%. The load factor gained 1.4 points to 66.3%. There was a 4.4% rise in tonnage transported to 751,000 tons. Capacity in ATK (In millions) Traffic in RTK (In millions) Load factor (In %) Nbr of tons (In thousands) Cargo revenues (In m) Europe ,9 14, North and South America 2,797 2,787 1,813 1, Asia/Pacific 3,915 3,909 2,891 2, Africa/Middle East 1, ,0 60, Caribbean/Indian Ocean Total 8,507 8,378 5,638 5, ,314 1, Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

19 Activities Maintenance activity The Americas, Asia and Africa-Middle East are the three main networks. The Americas network represents around one third of the cargo networks and revenues. Traffic declined by 1.2% for virtually unchanged capacity (+0.3%), resulting in a 1 point fall in the load factor to 64.8%. Revenues were down by 2.9% after a negative currency impact of 3%. The Asia network represents around 50% of traffic and 46% of capacity and revenues. This network remained dynamic with traffic up by 6.2% for unchanged capacity (+0.2%). Revenues, however, fell by 3%. Finally, the Africa/Middle East network, representing around 10% of traffic and capacity and 14% of revenues, saw a revenue increase of 5% in the six months to September 30, Key figures in the cargo activity First half to September Tonnage transported (In thousands) Total cargo revenues (In m) 1,411 1,453 1,358 Freight transport revenues (In m) 1,314 1,343 1,255 Unit revenue per ATK (In cts) Unit revenue per RTK (In cts) Unit cost per ATK (In cts) Operating income (In m) (29) Unit revenue per ton kilometer (RRTK) declined by 5.7% and by 2.9% on a constant currency basis. Unit revenue per available ton kilometer (RATK) was down by 3.6%, but by only 0.7% on a constant currency basis. Unit costs were slightly higher (0.3%) and showed a 0.8% increase on a constant currency and fuel price basis. Maintenance activity The maintenance activity saw a strong improvement in results during the first half, with third-party revenues of 476 million euros, down by 0.8% on the six month period to September 30, 2006, largely due to the dollar impact. Operating income, however, rose strongly, moving from 14 million euros at September 30, 2006 to 48 million euros at September 30, Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 17

20 Activities Other activities Other activities The other activities mainly comprise the catering and leisure businesses. Total revenues from these other activities amounted to 614 million euros at September 30, 2007 compared with 514 million euros in the previous year. In addition to the good underlying performance from these two activities, the revenue increase was due to changes in their scope. Operating income amounted to 77 million euros (75 million at September 30, 2006). At September 30, the leisure activity showed revenues of 433 million euros and the catering activity 181 million euros. In May 2007, the inaugural flight took place of the French subsidiary of leisure specialist transavia.com. This subsidiary of Air France and transavia.com, operates flights out of Paris-Orly to medium-haul leisure destinations. The launch proved successful with results in line with the business plan at September 30, The catering activity fully consolidated a subsidiary previously equity accounted, which contributed revenues of 22 million euros. 18 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

21 The Air France-KLM fleet At September 30, 2007, the Air France-KLM group fleet totaled 601 aircraft, of which 582 in operation. The regional fleet amounted to 189 aircraft in operation and the transavia.com fleet to 32 aircraft. Commitments stand at 97 firm orders and 62 options. The Air France group fleet At September 30, 2007, the Air France group fleet comprised 412 aircraft, of which 393 in operation. Orders amounted to 65 aircraft, of which 18 for regional aircraft, while options stood at 39 aircraft including 17 options on regional aircraft. The Air France fleet The Air France fleet totaled 262 aircraft at September 30, 2007, of which 255 are in operation (256 aircraft at March 31, 2007). The operational fleet comprises 96 long-haul, 147 medium-haul and 12 cargo aircraft. Of the total fleet, 63% is fully owned, 5% under financial lease and 32% under operating lease. During the first half to September 30, 2007, four Boeing B ERs and one Boeing cargo aircraft were added to the long-haul fleet. Three Boeing B s and one Boeing were withdrawn. In the medium-haul fleet, one Airbus A and one Airbus A were added while two Boeing B s were withdrawn. Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 19

22 The Air France-KLM fleet The Air France group fleet Aircraft type Owned Finance lease Operating lease Total In operation 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 A A B / B B / B Cargo B Cargo Long-haul fleet A A A / A / B / Medium-haul fleet Total The regional fleet At September 30, 2007, the regional subsidiaries had a fleet of 146 aircraft, of which 134 in operation (127 aircraft at March 31, 2007). Of the regional fleet, 35% is fully owned, 30% is under finance lease and 35% under operating lease. Over the six-month period, there were three new entries to the fleet and one aircraft withdrawn at Brit Air. The company took delivery of three CRJ700s and withdrew one CRJ100. At City Jet, four RJ85s were added and four BAE s were withdrawn. At Régional, two Embraer 190s were added to the fleet and one Embraer 120ER and one Fokker 100 were withdrawn. 20 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

23 The Air France-KLM fleet The Air France group fleet Aircraft type Owned Finance lease Operating lease Total In operation 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 Brit Air CRJ-100ER CRJ F Total City Jet BAE / AVRO RJ Total Régional Beech Embraer Embraer 120 ER Embraer 135 ER Embraer Fokker 70/ Total Total regional fleet Other fleet Aircraft type Owned Finance lease Operating lease Total In operation 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 transavia.com B Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 21

24 The Air France-KLM fleet The KLM group fleet The KLM group fleet The KLM group fleet comprised 189 aircraft at September 30, 2007 (187 aircraft at March 31, 2007) all in operation. Orders amounted to 32 aircraft with options on 23 aircraft. The KLM fleet At September 30, 2007, KLM s fleet comprised 106 aircraft, all operational (105 aircraft at March 31, 2007), of which 56 longhaul, 47 medium-haul and 3 cargo aircraft. Of the overall fleet, 25% is fully owned, 44% under finance leases and 31% under operating lease. During the first half, fleet movements concerned long-haul aircraft with the addition of one Airbus A and one Boeing and the withdrawal of one Boeing Aircraft type Owned Finance lease Operating lease Total In operation 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 A B / B MD B B Cargo Long-haul fleet B B B B Medium-haul fleet Total fleet Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

25 The Air France-KLM fleet The KLM group fleet The regional fleet At September 30, 2007, the regional fleet comprised 55 aircraft, all in operation (55 at March 31, 2007). The aircraft are 60% fully owned, 25% under finance lease and 15% under operating lease. There were no aircraft added or withdrawn from the fleet during this six-month period. Aircraft type Owned Finance lease Operating lease Total In operation 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 KLM Cityhopper F F F Total Other fleet Aircraft type Owned Finance lease Operating lease Total In operation 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 03/31/07 09/30/07 transavia.com B B Total Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 23

26 Comments on the financial statements Consolidated results for the first half to September 30, 2007 The Air France-KLM group consolidation scope at September 30, 2007 showed no significant change on that of the previous financial year. (In euro million) September 30, 2007 September 30, 2006 Change Revenues 12,434 11, % Income from current operations 1, % Income from operating activities 1, % Net income from continuing activities 1, % Net income, group share 1, % Basic earnings per share (In ) % Revenues Consolidated revenues for the period amounted to 12.4 billion euros, a 4.2% increase on the comparable period of the previous year. This increase was mainly due to the passenger activity. Operating expenses Operating expenses increased by 3.1%, rather less than the growth in revenues despite the 4.8% rise in the fuel bill. Excluding fuel, expenses increased by 2.7%. Income from current operations consequently showed strong growth to 1.14 billion euros compared with 979 million euros at September 30, 2006, an increase of 16.4%. Group unit costs per EASK (equivalent available seat kilometer) fell by 1.4% and by 1% on a constant currency and fuel price basis. External expenses moved from 6.6 billion euros to 6.9 billion euros, an increase of 4.2%. Excluding the rise in the oil price, the increase was 4%. 24 Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM

27 Comments on the financial statements Consolidated results for the period ended September 30, 2007 Breakdown of external expenses (In euro million) September 30 Change % Aircraft fuel 2,285 2, Chartering costs (1.2) Aircraft operating leases Landing fees and en route charges Catering Handling charges Aircraft maintenance costs Commercial and distribution costs (0.5) Other charges 1,067 1, Total 6,914 6, The main changes are as follows: Aircraft fuel First-half expenses amounted to 2.28 billion euros compared with 2.18 billion at September 30, 2006, up by 4.8%, reflecting a 3% increase in volumes, a 9% increase in the fuel price after hedging and a favorable currency impact of 8%. Landing fees and en route charges Landing fees and en route charges increased by 3.9% to 915 million euros compared with 881 million euros at September 30, This change is in line with the increase in traffic. Catering Catering expenses amounted to 238 million euros compared with 215 million euros, a significant rise of 10.7%, partly due to the increase in the activities of Air France s catering subsidiary, Servair, the increase both organic and arising from the full consolidation of a subsidiary which had previously been equity accounted. Handling charges Handling charges increased by 4.4% to 663 million euros, in line with activity. Aircraft maintenance costs These amounted to 498 million euros, up by 14.7%, at September 30, This increase is mainly due to the reclassification which took place this year for spare parts with useful lives of less than one year, from flight equipment to inventories, generating an increase in inventory expense and a reduction in depreciation. Other external expenses Other external expenses amounted to 1.07 billion euros at September 30, 2007 compared with 1.03 billion at September 30, Salaries and related costs stood at 3.5 billion euros compared with 3.3 billion at September 30, 2006, an increase of 4.7%, the average headcount over the period increasing by 1.6% to 104,991. Taxes other than income taxes amounted to 114 million euros compared with 129 million euros during the previous financial year. Amortization, depreciation and provisions stood at 834 million euros compared with 893 million euros at September 30, The decrease mainly reflects the reclassification of spare parts with useful lives of less than one year under inventories (cf aircraft maintenance costs). Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM 25

28 Comments on the financial statements Consolidated results for the period ended September 30, 2007 Information on the sectors of activity The contribution to revenues and current operating income by sector of activity was as follows: (In euro million) September 30, 2007 September 30, 2006 Revenues Operating income Revenues Operating income Passenger 9,933 1,044 9, Cargo 1,411 (29) 1, Maintenance Other Total 12,434 1,140 11, Income from operating activities Income from operating activities amounted to 1.48 billion euros compared with 954 million euros at September 30, The income for the period included, notably, the 284 million euro gain on the WAM transaction relating to the share premium distribution. Net income, group share The 47 million euro net cost of financial debt at September 30, 2007 was significantly lower than in the comparable period of the previous financial year. The overall financial result was positive to the tune of 46 million euros due to gains recognized during the period on changes in the fair value of financial instruments. The tax charge amounted to 346 million euros compared with 238 million euros at September 30, 2006, giving an effective tax rate of 22.7% compared with 28.7% in the previous year. Share of profits (losses) of associates amounted to a negative 11 million euros at September 30, 2007, compared with a positive contribution of 15 million euros at September 30, Net income, group share, established after minorities (14 million euros), amounted to 1.15 billion euros at September 30, 2007 compared with 618 million euros at September 30, The contribution to net income by quarter was, respectively, 415 million euros at June 30 and 736 million euros at September 30, Activity report April-September, 2007 ı Air France-KLM