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Flight risk: airlines and covid-19

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Chaos in the Skies: Travel Bans and Airline Struggles

This chapter explores the turmoil caused by America's travel ban during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the ensuing chaos at airports and the financial distress of airlines. It highlights the drastic measures taken by the airline industry in response to plummeting travel demand and the urgent need for governmental aid to prevent widespread bankruptcies.

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