Air France-KLM Group said it expects a third-quarter loss as a result of lower passenger traffic and a ¡°strong decline¡± in cargo revenue. ¡°The deterioration in the economic environment during the third quarter has led to a slight weakening in passenger unit revenues and a strong decline in cargo revenue,¡± Air France said in the statement. Air France-KLM¡¯s cargo traffic in December slumped 20.4 per cent from a year ago as its key Asia-Pacific market collapsed. Like many of its … [Read more...] about Air France anticipates Q3 loss on lower pax and cargo
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