Coronavirus crisis 'worse than 9/11' for airlines, says US treasury secretary Mnuchin

The coronavirus has been called "worse than 9/11" for the airline industry by US Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Mr Mnuchin spoke about the economic impact Covid-19 has on the airline industry, which has significantly reduced both domestic and international flights as people are implored to stay home.

He called the outbreak "worse than 9/11" for the industry.

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