Martinair, Air France-KLM’s all-cargo unit, announced it is laying off 330 employees, including 110 pilots, as it downsizes its freighter fleet in a bid to return to profitability.
Air France-KLM today said it is weighing a partnership or restructuring of its freighter business after booking cargo losses and charges of $205 million in the second quarter, but stressed it will remain a major player in the air freight market.
Air France-KLM’s cargo unit posted an operating loss of 62 million euros ($76.3 million) in the second quarter compared with 14 million euros ($17.2 million) a year ago as traffic declined sharp