Bloomberg An ugly feud is escalating between Qantas Airways Ltd and its closest Australian competitor over the ethics of state aid, just as airlines facing collapse around the world race to secure bailouts. With demand all but gone, Qantas is hunkering down to weather the coronavirus crisis after a run of record profits. It has furloughed most staff and used …

Bloomberg Southwest Airlines Co will offer the first all-cargo flights in its 48-year history as passenger demand keeps sliding amid the spread of the new coronavirus. The flights will be offered on a charter basis, and only pilots and other needed crew members will be on board, the airline said in a blog post. Unlike some larger carriers, Southwest will …

Bloomberg British Airways (BA) suspended operations at its second London hub at Gatwick airport as the airline industry enters deep hibernation to weather the impact of the coronavirus. With just over a week to go until the Easter holidays, the IAG SA-owned carrier is contacting customers with the news that flights are off, a spokesperson said by email. Gatwick largely …