Bloomberg Avianca Holdings SA, one of the biggest carriers in Latin America, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after travel bans across the region forced the Colombian airline to ground its fleet. Avianca, which counts United Airlines Holdings Inc and Kingsland Holdings as stakeholders, filed for protection from its creditors in the Southern District of New York, according to court papers. …

Bloomberg Stage Stores Inc, the owner of rural department and discount stores including Goody’s, Peebles and Gordmans, filed for bankruptcy protection, adding to the toll of traditional retailers felled by too much debt and the economic shocks of the coronavirus. The retailer will simultaneously seek buyers for parts or all of its business while it also begins to wind down …

Bloomberg Customers demanding cash refunds for flights axed because of the coronavirus are putting the squeeze on India’s travel agents, who are only receiving virtual money from airlines solely to be used for future bookings. Indian authorities have told airlines to repay passengers in cash for tickets booked during the nationwide lockdown, but there’s no such obligation when it comes …