U.S. House committee approves another $14 billion for pandemic-hit airlines
A U.S. House committee on Thursday approved a proposal to give airlines another $14 billion in payroll assistance as part of a broader COVID-19 relief package that is working its way through Congress. It would be the third round of support for the pandemic-hit industry. American Airlines and United Airlines have warned of some 27,000 […]
U.S. Airports Ask Congress For $10B Over Pandemic-Related Slowdown
American airports have asked the U.S. Congress for $10 billion in immediate aid to help offset the massive drop in travel levels caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal being discussed would see funds flow through the existing FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Eligible spending, normally limited to infrastructure projects, would be expanded to include […]
American Airlines Commends Congress for Passing Bipartisan FAA Authorization
American Airlines today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation that will extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration through October 2023. “American Airlines commends Congress for passing a bipartisan, multiyear FAA bill that will provide needed certainty, enhance safety, and help us better serve our team members, customers and airports throughout […]
