Volcano-Struck Airlines Call For Aid

By Robert Wall wall@aviationweek.com
LONDON

Airlines hit by the halt in much of Europe’s air traffic following the eruption of a volcano in Iceland are asking for help from governments. The call comes as European officials signal closed airspace would begin reopening Tuesday, April 20.

Struggling SAS notes that through April 18 its earnings have been hit by 220-280 million Swedish kronor, and British Airways says it is losing £15-20 million per day, far more than it lost last month ...

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