United States of America (USA)
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CARES Act “woefully short” of covering airline costs
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Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford says the US federal aid package falls well short for airlines amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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US government likely to require 30% grant repayment from large airlines
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Largest six US airlines would have to pay back about a third of the payroll assistance they will receive in COVID-19 rescue.
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Southwest flying to be down 50% in June
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The LCC plans to continue to serve every city in its network.
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JetBlue and Spirit seek minimum service order exemptions
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JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have applied for emergency exemptions to the minimum service order outlined in the US government’s CARES Act.
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US DOT to allow ULCCs, leisure carriers to operate summer or winter schedules
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The revision helps carriers with seasonal demand profiles seeking government aid during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infographic: the global picture (w/c March 30)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alaska Airlines vows support after RavnAir shutdown
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Alaska Airlines says it will explore the launch of new services to support communities within the US state affected by the suspension of RavnAir...
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RavnAir Alaska shuts down, enters Chapter 11
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The regional carrier provided key transportation links in Alaska.
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American Airlines pushes five route launches back to 2021
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Philadelphia-Casablanca among the routes to be delayed.
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US airlines may be forced to fly near-empty aircraft
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The provision in the CARES Act may have unintended consequences for US airlines receiving government aid.
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Airline CEO: Regional carriers won't survive without government cash
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ExpressJet CEO outlines the value of government support for smaller carriers with few assets.
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Infographic: the global picture (w/e March 29)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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San Francisco consolidates all international flight activity to single concourse
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SFO sees a 52% drop in international flights as a result of COVID-19.
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e March 29)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Significant US airline assistance included in Senate COVID-19 bill
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Senate passes legislation 96-0; House approval expected Friday.
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Delta operating cargo-only flights with A350s, 777s
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The Atlanta-based carrier is using passenger aircraft cargo bellies to ferry supplies and mail around the world.
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US Congress continues wrangling over COVID-19 aid for airlines
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Democratic lawmakers want airlines' carbon emissions addressed.
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US airlines say ‘time is running out’ for federal aid package
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Congress stalls as airline share buybacks come under scrutiny.
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American resumes cargo-only flights
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American Airlines is utilizing its currently grounded passenger aircraft to move cargo between the US and Europe, underscoring the importance of...
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US regional Compass Airlines to shut down
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American Airlines’ COVID-19 cuts eliminated the Minneapolis-based carrier’s flying.