Originally Posted by
Bidule
As already said, KLM tried many opportunities in the past; however, it never worked. So, the reason is likely on the Dutch side as the considered opportunities were not all French or in the same country....
Just as a reminder, KLM and the Dutch Government were very happy when Air France accepted to buy KLM some years ago; if not, KLM would not be here anymore.
Very true, I remember the discussions back then and why it failed with BA, the "preferred" partner.
Anyway I hear this morning that both French and Dutch Finance ministers are going to have a face to face meeting today to clarify a the situation. Hopefully hey will succeed and Ben Smith will stay ..