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Should the UK Government be helping to save the airline industry during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

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The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought the whole world to a halt, with countries completely shutting down and travel now becoming a distant memory of the past. For people like me, who love to travel and explore new countries, this has been a devastating thing to come to terms with. Whilst it is definitely not the worst part of this pandemic, especially considering the horrendous mortality rates around the world, many people have still had their lives interrupted and exciting plans put on hold. For me personally, my holiday of a lifetime: a trip to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Hawaii is hanging in the balance. I am not feeling hopeful, due to the US having the largest death toll in the world, as well as many airlines currently facing troubling times, with most expected to be bankrupt by the end of May if they do not receive financial support from the Government, during this pressing time. Travel plays a massive role in the British Economy, connecting us to countries all over the wo