Airlines suffer a shaky start as Philippines eases lockdown

MANILA: Airlines operating in the Philippines called for swifter and more aggressive government support as a stilted restart to flights this month has done little to bring in much-needed revenue.

Philippine Airlines Inc, Cebu Air Inc. and the local unit of AirAsia Group Bhd have only been able to fly about 10% to 15% of their flight schedules despite pent-up demand among stranded travelers and returning migrant workers, company officials said.