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Not Just Travel bosses launch industry support hub

The Travel Nation aims to “educate, support and unite” the sector

Singapore Airlines receives rescue funds

It has reportedly received S$19 billion – more than £10 billion.

FCO charters more BA flights for Peru repatriations

The first of the services will depart Lima on Sunday

Tui given €1.8 billion loan for coronavirus pandemic

The German government has approved the loan

London City suspends flights until end of April

“We will keep this under review,” the airport said in a statement

World leaders urged to rescue tourism from ‘catastrophic collapse’

WTTC called on the G20 to enact “crucial measures” to help the sector during the coronavirus crisis

Iata predicts 5.6 million aviation job losses amid crisis

Iata has predicted 5.6 million jobs and $378 billion in GDP is at risk

VC Bird International airport to temporarily close

Commercial airlines will still be allowed to fly empty aircraft to Antigua for repatriation flights.

BTA urges airlines to make cash refunds

The BTA said some airlines are not adhering to IATA’s refunds rules

‘Contact MPs to help stranded clients’, agents urged

“Your customers are their constituents – they should want to help”

Wizz Air suspends more than 50 routes from Luton

It will still offer a limited repatriation service to Luton

Travel media unites to support #onetravelindustry

Brands to showcase best practice, tips and experiences from across the travel sector during the coronavirus crisis

Private jet firm offers aviation lifeline for repatriation and medical help

Vistajet says it is prepared to provide aircraft service to governments in order to repatriate those stranded due to the coronavirus pandemic

Norwegian secures first part of state rescue package

The carrier has secured an initial injection of 300 million Norwegian crowns (£22.86m)

Credit note holidays must carry financial protection, Which? urges

“Strong guarantees” are needed so consumers are not at risk if firms fail

Jet2 launches Birmingham summer 2021 programme

There are 2.2 million seats on sale from Birmingham with the operator and airline

AOA slams govt's ‘case by case’ airport help

Airlines and airports have seen passenger numbers plummet

Richard Branson pledges $250m to help Virgin companies

He said the group’s travel and leisure businesses faced a “massive battle to survive and save jobs”

World Aviation Festival launches coronavirus webinars

The State of Play sessions feature experts from Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific

Petition to 'save the travel industry' nears 4,000 signatures

Industry members calling for financial support and a relaxing of the Package Travel Regulations

AAC warns government of 'unacceptable' airline refund policies

Alan Bowen said carriers have been refusing to refund tickets

Stobart Air to suspend international flights

Carrier will continue to operate routes from Dublin to both Kerry and Donegal

Etihad to suspend all Abu Dhabi services for two weeks

It comes ahead of the UAE’s ban on inbound and outbound flights later this week

Updated: Emirates to continue UK flights ‘until further notice’

The carrier will still suspend most of its services from 25 March