Australia and Taiwan join list of governments bailing out airlines
Growing number of states offer financial aid as carriers cut capacity and staffing
18 March 2020 - 16:25
Sydney/Chicago — Australia and Taiwan joined governments offering financial aid to airlines as the coronavirus pandemic and stricter travel controls forced carriers to deepen cuts to capacity and staffing.
US airlines have asked Washington for $50bn in grants and loans, as well as tens of billions in tax relief...
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