” I’m learning Dutch, so I can speak at least the Dutch names in the business well, “said the newly appointed chairman of the board.

the new CEO of Air France KLM stated Wednesday in a meeting with the Dutch press that he wants to restore trust between KLM and Air France. That he do so by going to the interview and to be transparent.

From Wednesday presented figures show that KLM is performing much better than Air France. The Netherlands has been working recently to cost savings through agreements with the unions, while Janaillac now faces the task in France to move the staff to work harder. This imbalance puts pressure on relationships. In recent days protested 7800 KLM employees against the strike of their colleagues which is now underway in France.

In November Janaillac presents his strategy, which should give an answer to the question of how the airline can survive . Air France KLM is due to cutthroat competition at home and abroad.

The new CEO came under its previous function much in the Netherlands. As chief of public transport company Transdev he brought visits to subsidiary Connexxion Hilversum. Janaillac said he appreciates the “open and direct” attitude of the Dutch