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<p>We recognise that the recent announcement from British Airways will be very distressing
news for employees and their families.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport
is engaging on a regular basis with airlines, unions and Public Health England on
the application of public health measures in aviation</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor
has set out unprecedented support for workers of airline companies. Measures such
as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are being used across the aviation industry
to protect the sector against the Covid-19 economic crisis.</p><p> </p><p>These measures,
alongside other Government support measures such as Coronavirus Large Business Loan
Interruption Scheme and the Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF), are helping
airlines of all sizes get through this crisis and beyond. The Chancellor has noted
that under exceptional circumstances bespoke support could be provided to airlines.</p>
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