Air France-KLM has offered EU remedies for SAS takeover, aims for Q1 2027 closing
By Jean Comte ( November 5, 2026, 11:08 GMT | Insight) -- Air France-KLM's chief executive officer said on Thursday that the company's intended takeover of Scandinavian airlines should close in the first quarter of next year, "assuming the remedy package that we put in front of the European Commission is accepted." The deal was initially due to close in 2026, but this deadline appears difficult to meet as the deal hasn't yet been notified with the regulator.The head of Air France-KLM said on Thursday that the company's intended takeover of Scandinavian airlines should close in the first quarter of next year if the EU regulator agrees with the remedies proposed by the airline....
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