After the acquisition of Alitalia and Air One by Compagnia Aerea Italiana on 12 December 2008, Air France–KLM was interested once again in purchasing a participation in the new merged company.
Tras a compra de Alitalia e Air One pola Compagnia Aerea Italiana o 12 de decembro de 2008, o grupo Air France–KLM estivo interesado novamente en mercar unha participación da nova compañía.