Why are some planes crowded with air travel down?
Travel is down 90 poercent from a year ago, but in some cases, airlines are creating the crowds by canceling other flights and packing passengers on the few remaining planes.
Southwest Airlines preps coronavirus rebound by targeting business travelers
The carrier’s stock has dropped 50 percent in the last three months.
Coronavirus pushes Berkshire to sell entire stakes in US airlines: Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire stakes in the four largest U.S. airlines in April, Chairman Warren Buffett said Saturday.
Southwest Airlines loses $94 million as coronavirus snarls flights
Southwest Airline lost $94 million in the first quarter as COVID-19 zapped travel demand.
TSA screenings tick up from coronavirus pandemic lows
Passenger screenings have been climbing since their mid-April lows.
Southwest CEO aims to keep coronavirus from causing first layoffs in its history
The airline reduced its spending and borrowed more to boost its cash reserves.
Major U.S. airlines plan to apply for government loans in addition to grants - sources
Several major U.S. airlines are preparing to apply this week for a $25 billion U.S. government loan program after winning billions in federal payroll grants, people familiar with the matter said.
Airlines, Treasury coronavirus relief package negotiations underway
Coronavirus relief negotiations continue between the airlines and US Treasury officials.
U.S. airlines must repay some coronavirus cash, Mnuchin says
Every $1 billion in government aid would include $700 million in grants, $300 million in low-interest loans and an option for the government to buy $30 million in shares.
As coronavirus strands travelers, tourism scrambles to survive
In the age of coronavirus travel means going to the local store. That re-definition is hurting the traditional travel industry
Coronavirus relief package for airlines could come as early as this weekend
During a coronavirus task force briefing on Thursday, President Trump said that a relief package for the airline industry could be coming as early as this weekend following discussions with "some of the airlines or all of the airlines".
In coronavirus pandemic, Warren Buffett sells some Delta, Southwest airlines stock
Shares of both airlines plunged in after-hours trading Friday.
U.S. airlines apply for payroll help but terms still unclear
Companies asked Treasury for the amount they paid in salaries and benefits in the second and third quarters of 2019, and must agree to keep their workforce until Sept. 30 and maintain a certain level of air service.
Senators urge U.S. airlines to issue ticket refunds after bailout
Most U.S. airlines are temporarily waiving coronavirus-related change and cancellation fees but are not issuing cash refunds.
U.S. airlines, warning of job losses, make last-minute push for government cash
A Senate bill would grant up to $50B in secured loans, but bars cash grants
Boeing in talks for short-term US government assistance
Boeing Co is in talks with senior administration officials and congressional leaders about short-term assistance
Coronavirus clips airlines' wings after high-flying year
The virus outbreak hit just as the industry was forecasting mostly solid growth in 2020. A key measure of airlines' revenue was expected to rise 4.1% globally, according to the IATA.
Despite coronavirus, most travelers are sticking with plans, study finds
Trip cancellations have spiked but there is optimism that travelers will postpone their trips.
Private jet service booms amid coronavirus fears
Private jet companies have seen a surge in business as major airlines are hit with slowing sales and canceled flights amid coronavirus.
FAA waives minimum flight requirement to help airlines canceling flights
FAA's change will keep airlines from losing their slots at busy airports.