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Airlines

How the Italian Government Plans to Rebuild Alitalia

Given the years of struggle it would be amazing if Alitalia manages to outlast some of its better-funded European rivals. The Italian government clearly thinks the carrier has a viable future in the post-coronavirus world.

How the Italian Government Plans to Rebuild Alitalia

Airlines

Norwegian Air Secures Initial $26.6 Million From Government Rescue Package

There'll need to be much more money where this comes from if Norwegian is to survive the coronavirus crisis.

Norwegian Air Secures Initial $26.6 Million From Government Rescue Package

Airlines

Richard Branson Pledges $250 Million to Help Virgin Companies Battle Coronavirus

The $250 million pledge sounds like a lot of money, but in this situation probably isn't. It'll also be interesting to see what form the investment actually takes.

Richard Branson Pledges $250 Million to Help Virgin Companies Battle Coronavirus

Airlines

Will Government Support be Enough to Keep Norwegian Air Going?

It sounds generous, but Norwegian probably needs more help. As one analyst noted, getting creditors onboard in the current circumstances may prove impossible.

Will Government Support be Enough to Keep Norwegian Air Going?

Coronavirus

IHG Cuts $150 Million in Costs as Revenue Plummets

IHG has limited options at a time like this. With travel demand falling, it has to cut costs and hope that this will be enough to see it through the crisis.

IHG Cuts $150 Million in Costs as Revenue Plummets

Airlines

Lufthansa CEO Sees His Airline Surviving Through Carnage to Come

The aviation industry is going to change dramatically over the coming weeks and months. Lufthansa thinks it is well-placed to ride this one out, but how many other airlines can say the same?

Lufthansa CEO Sees His Airline Surviving Through Carnage to Come

Online Travel

Lastminute.com Optimistic Bookings Will Start Returning by May

Given that we still don't know enough about the coronavirus, is this a case of overoptimism? Whatever happens, an online player like Lastminute.com is probably more resilient than asset-heavy travel companies.

Lastminute.com Optimistic Bookings Will Start Returning by May

Airlines

Korean Air Feud Escalates as Activist Fund Offers to Buy Delta Stake

Given the coronavirus outbreak and the damage it is doing to airlines across the world, Delta might be tempted to take up this offer.

Korean Air Feud Escalates as Activist Fund Offers to Buy Delta Stake

Airlines

Dire Case for Airlines Laid Out by Industry Trade Group

Even the best-run airlines will eventually run out of cash if ticket sales dry up. Governments across the world are going to have to step in.

Dire Case for Airlines Laid Out by Industry Trade Group

Airlines

EasyJet and IAG Make Massive Cuts in Battle for Survival

Time is ticking away for airlines across the world. Of course some are in a better state financially than others but in reality the industry needs governments to step in and offer help.

EasyJet and IAG Make Massive Cuts in Battle for Survival