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  • budget airline easyJet received a boost on Monday as it battles through MAWR turbulence.

  • The carrier raised liquidity through a new five year loan off $1.87 billion.

  • It's backed in part by the British government and should ease concerns over its finances as travelers stay at home.

  • Like most airlines, easyJet had hoped to see a recovery the spring, but countries including Britain are now back in lock down on that is likely to delay any recovery by several months, easyJet said.

  • The new loan improved its debt situation it plans to repay and council on earlier credit facility of $500 million and term loans of about $540 million.

  • The British carrier has made numerous efforts to survive the pandemic.

  • It's let go of 4500 staff so far as shareholders for cash and sold dozens of its aircraft.

  • It did not rule out even Mawr action in a statement on Monday.

  • The new loan was underwritten by a number of banks.

budget airline easyJet received a boost on Monday as it battles through MAWR turbulence.

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