Virus sees Booking.com slash quarter of global staff
Online travel agency Booking.com said Tuesday it will cut up to a quarter of staff worldwide due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, leading to thousands of job losses.
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JAL logs $885 million quarterly loss on pandemic
Japan Airlines on Monday said it suffered a deep quarterly net loss of $885 million as the coronavirus pandemic halted air travel around the world.
Aug 3, 2020
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Air Canada takes huge loss amid pandemic travel shutdown
Air Canada on Friday announced a loss of more than CAN$1.7 billion (US$1.27 billion) in the second quarter due to the "devastating effects" of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 31, 2020
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After a historic run, it's game over for pioneering Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is an iconic jumbo jet that revolutionized air travel and tourism, allowing affordable flights for millions of people eager to see the world.
Jul 29, 2020
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Virus-hit Singapore Airlines suffers $800 mln Q1 loss
Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported a first-quarter net loss of more than US$800 million Wednesday, the latest carrier to take a massive hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 29, 2020
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Heathrow calls for UK airport virus tests after £1-bn loss
London's Heathrow airport on Wednesday urged the government to create a coronavirus testing programme for travellers to replace quarantines, as it announced more than a billion pounds in losses in 2020.
Jul 29, 2020
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Air travel not expected to recover until 2024
Global air travel is recovering more slowly than expected and it will take until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels, the trade association for the airline industry said Tuesday.
Jul 28, 2020
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Chinese airlines offer unlimited flights to revive industry
China Southern on Tuesday became the latest Chinese airline to offer ultra-cheap, all-you-can-fly deals aimed at reigniting air travel following coronavirus lockdowns.
Jul 28, 2020
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American Airlines notifies 25,000 workers of potential layoffs
American Airlines is notifying 25,000 workers that they could be furloughed beginning October 1, executives said Wednesday, the latest major carrier to warn about massive layoffs.
Jul 16, 2020
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United Airlines says could lay off as many as 36,000 employees
United Airlines warned Wednesday it could lay off as many as 36,000 workers on October 1 as the US carrier fights for survival amid the coronavirus crisis.
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