Air France-KLM, the Franco-Dutch carrier, is asking the aircraft manufacturer Airbus to make an even bigger model of its latest A-380 super jumbo-jet, which currently has the capacity to accommodate up to 555 travellers.

The chief executive of the carrier, Jean-Cyril Spinetta, said that a number of airline companies-including his own-would get on the opportunity to purchase even bigger long-haul flying machines, because it would allow these companies to save huge amounts on their operating costs.

According to the calculations of Spinetta, the extended version of the latest A-380 could accommodate up to 656 passengers rather than just 555 people.

The carrier's CEO indicated that if the new extended version of A-380 is developed, his company would place an order for a significant number of these flying machines.

The Franco-Dutch carrier also appears to be one of the main companies to use the latest A-380 super jumbo-jet, as the company has already placed an order for twelve of these aircrafts.

A good number of analysts think that employing larger aircrafts on popular long-haul routes would be a wise decision for Air France-KLM, as it would allow the carrier to carry more travellers, without actually having to start additional services.

Thijs Berkelder-a business analyst-also observed buying such bigger aircrafts poses some risks for the carrier.

The biggest trouble can appear if the passenger numbers on a given route begins to fall, making it impossible for the company to fill seats on such large aircrafts.