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United Airlines’ Chief: Vaccine Needed To Return To Normal
United Airlines’ Chief: Vaccine Needed To Return To Normal
July 22, 2020  |  Travel Payments

The outlook for the airline industry looks cloudy — at best — until there is a COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, United Airlines‘ chief said revenues...

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Airlines Are Using Frequent-Flyer Programs As Collateral For Loans To Stay Alive
Airlines Are Using Frequent-Flyer Programs As Collateral For Loans To Stay Alive
June 15, 2020  |  Coronavirus

In times of crisis, we mortgage what we have to get to where we need to be. The pandemic has seen a flurry of capital...

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Coronavirus Refunds: United Airlines Reinstates Two-Hour Refund Policy
Coronavirus Refunds: United Airlines Reinstates Two-Hour Refund Policy
June 08, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Airlines...

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United Airlines Announces Executive Staff Cuts
United Airlines Announces Executive Staff Cuts
May 29, 2020  |  Economy

The “friendly skies” of United Airlines are not so friendly for employees facing layoffs as the pandemic has devastated the airline industry. United said it...

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Pandemic Triggers $2.1B Loss For United Airlines
Pandemic Triggers $2.1B Loss For United Airlines
April 20, 2020  |  Travel Payments

United Airlines is posting a $2.1 billion loss for the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus decimates the demand for flights, according to a...

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Airlines Eye Selling Miles For Cash
Airlines Eye Selling Miles For Cash
April 13, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Cash is the buffer that can help companies grapple with the drop in consumer demand, the ripple effects of disrupted supply chains and disappearing top...

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US Airlines Extend Business Loyalty Programs
US Airlines Extend Business Loyalty Programs
April 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Frequent flyers have nothing to worry about when it comes to the industry’s loyalty programs, according to Reuters. U.S. airlines are extending benefits and member...

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US Airlines Ask For Up To $50B In Financial Assistance
US Airlines Ask For Up To $50B In Financial Assistance
March 16, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As carriers face the impacts of plummeting bookings, airlines in the United States are reportedly in discussions with the government to receive up to $50...

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Commerce Takes Hit From Coronavirus With Travel, Supply Chain Impacts
Commerce Takes Hit From Coronavirus With Travel, Supply Chain Impacts
March 08, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Businesses and industries throughout the world are bracing for the economic impacts of the coronavirus as it disrupts supply chains, events and travel. The airline...

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