PBS News Hour

Why U.S. airlines say they need more federal aid to survive

U.S. airlines are facing a challenging deadline. A dramatic decrease in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic has many struggling to stay solvent, and several carriers say they'll be forced to furlough employees unless they receive more federal aid. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Nick Calio of Airlines for America, the trade association for the country’s leading passenger and cargo airlines.

Why U.S. airlines say they need more federal aid to survive

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