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Air travel resumption will need social distancing - EU

The European Commission will next month present a set of rules for the safe reopening of air travel when coronavirus pandemic lockdowns end, including social distancing in airports and planes, the EU's transport chief said today.
Business • 22 Apr 20

Airlines warn millions of jobs at risk due to Covid-19

Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk from the coronavirus air travel downturn, and held out against offering refunds to passengers as cash runs out.
Business • 08 Apr 20

American Airlines applies for $12bn in aid from US

American Airlines became the first US carrier to announce it will request federal aid under the just-approved relief package, saying it will apply for $12 billion as it attempts to survive a global downturn sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Business • 31 Mar 20

Airlines beg for rescue as virus hit soars to $25bn

Global airlines have urged governments to speed up bailouts to rescue the air transport industry as they doubled their estimate of 2020 revenue losses from the coronavirus crisis to more than $250 billion.
Business • 25 Mar 20

Airlines & regulators meet on Boeing un-grounding

Airlines and regulators are gathering at a closed-door summit in Montreal today to exchange views on steps needed for a safe and coordinated return of Boeing's grounded 737 MAX jets to the skies after two deadly crashes.
Business • 26 Jun 19

Qatar Airways boss sorry for remarks on women CEOs

The head of Qatar Airways has apologised for saying that a woman could not do his job.
Business • 06 Jun 18

Airlines need clear view of Brexit by October 2018

Airlines need a clear view of how Britain's exit from the European Union will affect aviation by October next year at the latest, the head of a leading airline industry body said today.
Business • 25 Oct 17

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