France’s flagship carrier, Air France, is planning to lose more than 300 cargo staff next year. The airline will also be shedding jobs in the passenger sector. The airline reduced its operating losses from freight by over 25% in the first half of the year, but the recovery of the freight business is taking longer than expected and has necessitated more economy measures. One two specialists freighter planes are in operation, as 70% of freight is now transported on its passenger flights.