Why would a fleet restructuring be necessary? After all, Air France is quite contend operating every long-range planetype there is. So why not extend that policy to the short range as well. Air France A320s, KLM B737s and later on Alitalia MD80s.
More serioulsy though, I think that a rationalization is imminent. Not soon mind you, but it will happen. I guess, and hope dare I say it, that the A320 family will be the Skyteam’s workhorse. The idea of this will most likely sent shivers over the back of many a KLM employee.
I do not think a new livery, let alone a name, will be necessary. The trading names are very important assets, perhaps even more important than the planes themselves. They are a marketing tool of large value. Many people in the world know KLM. Besides, many people in the world will be hard pressed flying Air France. In particular on one side of the atlantic ;). The brandname KLM is very strong in the US. The brandname Air France is strong as well, but I get the impression it is not as strong.
Also, in the UK KLM is very well accepted. Just think of the Cityhopper fleet that is very devoted to serving the backwaters of the UK (sorry if this offends anyone).
These are reputations build up over decades. In the case of KLM many decades! Throwing away that is just silly. Changes will be made no doubt, but nothing as far fetched as changing names. (unless Air France changes their name to KLM of course :D)
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