From: "Michael A. Burris" <yul@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 3:09 PM > AIRLINE: > > What about the color of the aircraft? And since AF > isn't always known to be punctual, what about KLM's > reputation? And ticketing. What happens there? > > Mike Burris > Cambridge, Mass It has been stated that what is agreed is a holding company to own the two airlines. The airlines will give the appearance of independence. Air France will try to look French, and KLM will try to look Dutch and royal. On the other hand, everyone expects that they will not compete, but cooperate in service. If the "merger" is supposed to save money, it is hard to see how either airline can guarantee employment to any particular segment of their present staff. Gerry http://foley.ultinet.net/~gerry/aerial/aerial.html http://home.columbus.rr.com/gfoley http://members.fortunecity.com/gfoley/egypt/egypt.html