Airlines in crisis: Virgin and Qantas under pressure as government hints at support package

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Airlines in crisis: Virgin and Qantas under pressure as government hints at support package
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Australia’s flag carrier to close 90% of international flights and 60% of domestic flights as coronavirus batters industry

Pressure is building on the Australian government to financially support the airline sector after flag carrier Qantas announced deep cuts to routes that all but shutter the airline’s international flights.

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