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After failing to secure a government bailout
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Jens Flottau

Avianca Holdings, one of Latin America‘s largest airlines, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York after failing to secure a government bailout before the deadline for a $66 million bond repayment due this month.
 
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Virgin Australia is one of the first of what will inevitably be many airlines going into administration, or worse,  as a direct result of the current pandemic. The impact of airline failures is keenly felt also by airports, notably smaller regional ports.

 
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ASM Whitepaper
Lockdowns are beginning to expire around the globe, which raises the question - how will air travel change with COVID-19 still being a threat to our society? Airlines and airports have maintained regular communication throughout the pandemic, and are currently discussing how to implement new measures and protocols based off of the current climate.
 
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