Coronavirus-hit airlines in push for divisive route subsidies

Coronavirus-hit airlines in push for divisive route subsidies

Operating subsidies would add to tax breaks, charge deferrals, loan guarantees and other forms of government support given to airlines crippled by an unprecedented near-total shutdown of air travel in the face of the global pandemic.. Support sought for core routes.. "It's only core routes that a government would probably consider supporting at this stage," IATA's Goater said.. a Ryanair spokeswoman said when asked about the call for route subsidies.. EasyJet, which operates no-frills flights from major airports, said that route subsidies "may be needed to encourage faster restarts" when its services resume.. "But we must ensure there is a level playing field, so any support should be equally applied and should not distort market competition," a company spokeswoman said.. "If a government wants a particular route to be running because it's strategically important, then temporary funds or support may be required," Goater said.. Tesla starts China sales of two new Model 3 variants /node/1656801/business-economy. Tesla sold 10,160 vehicles in China in March, versus 3,900 in February, marking its highest-ever monthly sales in the world's largest auto marke. Tesla sold 10,160 vehicles in China in March, versus 3,900 in February, marking its highest-ever monthly sales in the world's largest