Flight to safety: How regional airlines are trying to stay aloft amid Covid-19 pandemic


SINGAPORE, Oct 18 (The Straits Times/ANN): The forecast a year ago was for the Asia-Pacific to continue to benefit from an aviation boom.

Hirings were in full swing, with some airlines dangling attractive salaries and perks to woo pilots.

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