A United Airlines commercial jetliner takes off from the runway when United Airlines announces regional layoffs of its personnel due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Arlington, Virginia, USA, July 15, 2020. REUTERS / Tom Brenner (Reuters) – United Airlines (UAL.O) and its pilots union said Thursday they …
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