France will not tolerate mass layoffs at Air France-KLM

Paris: France is warning flag carrier Air France-KLM against making forced job cuts, with Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire saying such a move would constitute a "red line" the carrier shouldn't cross after receiving a state bailout. "We spent money to save Air France," he said . "I am asking that there not be any forced departures." Le Maire declined to confirm a report Wednesday that the airline is seeking about 8,300 voluntary staff departures at its French arm, including pilots, cabin crew and ground staff. "I...