Bloomberg Air France-KLM’s Dutch arm is cutting as many as 1,000 jobs on top of 5,000 shed last year in a sign the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Europe is pushing airlines to take more drastic measures to survive the pandemic. The workforce needs to be reduced because a recovery in air travel is taking longer than initially expected, KLM …

Bloomberg Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA won state backing for its slimmed-down restructuring plan, boosting the bankrupt carrier’s bid to attract new investors and exit insolvency proceedings. The Norwegian government said that it will participate in a hybrid loan for the airline, provided enough outside capital is raised and the restructuring plan receives court approval. The expression of support comes a …

Bloomberg United Airlines Holdings Inc sank after failing to forecast when a demand rebound would improve results, about a week after Delta Air Lines Inc. said a profit was in reach by the third quarter. This year will serve as a “transition” after the collapse in travel demand because of the coronavirus pandemic, United said as it reported fourth-quarter earnings. …