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Air France and KLM confirmed on June 18, 2026 that they will maintain all their summer flights from Canada. No cancellations are planned. If you have a ticket or miles set aside for Europe, here is what you need to know before you go.
In a joint press release dated June 18, 2026, the two carriers confirm a combined total of 100 flights per week from Canada this summer:
One key point for travellers who have already booked: no fare adjustment related to fuel will be applied to reservations already confirmed and paid for. In other words, once your ticket is issued, its price is locked in.
Since February 28, 2026, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime route through which a significant share of the world’s oil transits, have fuelled concerns about jet fuel availability in Europe. According to industry estimates, aviation fuel prices in Europe have fallen by 20 to 30% since this spring’s peak, but volatility remains.
Benjamin Smith, CEO of the Air France-KLM group, stated that no supply problem is anticipated through the end of August 2026, while noting that visibility remains limited beyond that period. The operational teams are also closely monitoring stock levels at the group’s main hubs, namely Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol.
The real variable to watch for mileage collectors is the carrier surcharges (YQ). These fees are added on top of the miles required and are paid in cash, even on an award ticket. Yet, since March 2026, Air France-KLM has raised these surcharges on the flights it operates itself.
A concrete example: a round trip Montreal-Paris in business class booked with Flying Blue miles used to cost about CA$350 in surcharges before March 2026. That same award ticket now generates about CA$550 in surcharges, a 57% increase. Moreover, the June 18 announcement does not change this surcharge level: they still apply according to the rates in effect at the time of booking.
To limit these fees, one option is to book flights operated by SkyTeam partners, such as Delta, which do not charge surcharges on Flying Blue award tickets. To go further, see our guide on understanding airline carrier surcharges.
Your price is protected. Air France and KLM commit to not applying a fuel supplement to existing reservations. If your flight undergoes a significant schedule change on their end, you have rights: see our article on flight schedule changes and your compensation.
Standard, Standard Plus and Flex fares, booked on Air France’s or KLM’s .CA websites or through a travel agency, allow one change without a change fee for flights departing from Canada. If the new itinerary chosen is more expensive, the fare difference still applies. Note: Light fares, which do not include a checked bag, are excluded from this benefit.
If you plan to travel to Europe before the end of August, the recommendation is still to book early. Seats fill up and flexible fares cost more as the date approaches. For travellers torn between paying cash and using miles, factor the current YQ surcharge level into your calculation: on Air France and KLM flights operated directly, these surcharges are high. Our complete Flying Blue guide helps you optimize your miles for your situation.
The June 18 announcement concerns Air France and KLM exclusively. However, the fuel supply tensions affect the whole sector. If you travel to Europe with Air Canada and use Aeroplan miles, surcharges work under different rules. At this stage, Air Canada has not announced similar measures on existing tickets.
To earn Flying Blue miles on everyday purchases, the Air France and KLM cobranded card remains the main option in Canada. Here is its detailed review.
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