News / Cargolux announces it will hire 100 more pilots and boost freighter fleet next year

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Cargolux’s board of directors has moved to appease its unhappy pilots by hiring 100 more of them – in Luxembourg.

Faced with a strike if the union and management cannot agree on a new collective work agreement, which expires at midnight on Monday, the airline this morning pledged more investment in staff.

Following a directors’ meeting on Wednesday and board approval yesterday, the airline said a series of investments would allow it to add 120 staff next year.

It will also replace two ...