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Airline bailout stirs Delta feud with flight attendants union
A potential government bailout has become the latest flash point in Delta Air Lines Inc.’s longstanding battle with labor organizers trying to unionize the company’s…
Airlines are no. 1 priority for virus relief, Trump says
The airline industry “would be the number one” priority for federal assistance in the wake of drops in travel because Covid-19, President Donald Trump said…
Delta to park half of fleet on $2 billion March sales drop
Delta Air Lines Inc. will park more than 600 planes, or about half its fleet, as it cuts flying capacity 70% amid collapsing travel demand…
Ackman sees Boeing’s survival hinging on US government bailout
Boeing Co.’s staggering decline is spurring doubts about how the planemaker -- symbol of U.S. industrial might -- will survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Emirates mulls grounding its A380 fleet as virus spreads
Emirates, the world’s biggest long-haul airline, is looking at grounding the bulk of its 115 Airbus SE superjumbos as the coronavirus undermines global travel demand,…
Mnuchin floats cash for families, airlines in $1.3 trillion plan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s goal to pump money into the economy quickly has him adding another decimal-point to his plan nearly every time he…
Ryanair to cancel almost all flights as virus locks down Europe
Ryanair Holdings Plc, Europe’s biggest discount airline, said it expects to ground most if not all flights from next week as the coronavirus pandemic prompts…
IndiGo, Vistara may ground jets as virus cases jump in India
Two of India’s most high-profile airlines are considering grounding planes as the coronavirus ravages travel demand, people familiar with the matter said.
United cuts 85% of international flights, the most among major U.S. airlines
United Airlines Holdings Inc. will slash international flights by 85% in April, the most among major U.S. carriers, as the coronavirus outbreak kills demand for…
Boeing seeks $60 billion aerospace bailout amid travel collapse
Boeing Co. is seeking at least $60 billion in U.S. government aid for itself and suppliers as the planemaker races to shore up the cash…