KLM plans alliances

KLM plans alliances

BOMBAY (Dow Jones): KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is exploring possibilities of venturing into infrastructure and airport modernization in India, Leo van Wilk, chief executive officer and president of KLM said yesterday.

Addressing reporters, Wijk said he is in India to seek partnerships to implement KLM's strategic global programs, particularly in code sharing and to develop cargo infrastructure.

He said there is tremendous potential in Asia and in particular in South Asia.

Finding a partner in Asia is more complex because of widely differing character, Wijk said. "We are talking to various large Asian carriers to examine which of them would be suitable for our global alliance," he added.

Last year, KLM signed a commercial cooperation agreement with Malaysian Airlines.

ministers are due to discuss the report later in the year.