Air France-KLM, USA News (Pays de la Loire): According to an impact study, the operations of the airline group represent 1 percent of the GDP of Pays de la Loire and support more than 19,000 jobs across the region. This economic contribution is driven notably by passenger spending and relationships with local suppliers.
On a national level, Air France-KLM estimates its annual economic impact at EUR 52.2 billion, accounting for 1.8 percent of France’s GDP.
Within Pays de la Loire, the annual economic benefits of Air France-KLM operations exceed EUR 1.5 billion, equating to 1 percent of regional GDP and EUR 404 per resident. According to the study released by the Franco-Dutch group, these activities support 19,316 full-time equivalent jobs, both directly and indirectly.
This contribution relies on several key drivers. Passenger expenditures account to EUR 514 million, followed by tax contributions at EUR 481 million, wages and purchases at EUR 468 million, and airport activity at EUR 85 million. The contribution also relies heavily on established ties maintained with local suppliers.
