'Apocalypse now' - Airlines turn to cargo for revenue as U.S. Senate approves aid package
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SYDNEY/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc and Air New Zealand Ltd said they would offer cargo charter services on passenger planes to boost revenue as the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to give its carriers $58 billion (48.92 billion pounds) in aid, including payroll support.The passenger travel industry has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, with Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd announcing plans to cut 6,000 travel agent roles globally, either temporarily or..