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Executive discord raises tensions at Air France-KLM

Just as Air France-KLM looks set to turn the page on last year’s crippling labour strife, the carrier is facing a revolt by its Dutch arm.

A tussle over the reappointment of Pieter Elbers, who leads the KLM unit, sparked a noisy demonstration of support Thursday for the executive from staffers, managers and even Dutch officials, including a petition signed by more than 25,000 employees.

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