Three major airline alliances joined forces today calling for governments worldwide to “assist the airline industry during this unprecedented period.”

Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance together represent nearly 60 airlines — including American, Delta and United — and about half of worldwide capacity.

“To alleviate the immense pressures faced by airlines in the current operating environment … the three alliances urge governments worldwide to prepare for the broad economic effects from actions taken by states to contain the spread of COVID-19, and to evaluate all possible means to assist the airline industry during this unprecedented period,” the alliances said in a joint statement.

The groups called support from government and others in the industry an “imperative.”

The groups also asked airport operators to waive fees such as landing charges. The downturn in traffic, however, is also hurting airport operators.

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