But critics have already decried such a rescue, saying a bailout is not the answer as the industry is already facing headwinds that have now been made worse by Covid-19.
(Mar 27): As airlines around the world take more drastic steps to continue operating as the Covid-19 outbreak virtually halts all travel, they are also calling for government support.
On March 5, British airline Flybe became the first airline casualty since the start of the outbreak, putting 2,400 jobs at risk.
