Swiss unveil $1.95 billion aid package for virus-hit aviation sector

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Wednesday it will ask for 1.9 billion Swiss francs (1.57 billion pounds)from parliament in aid for the nation's aviation sector including Lufthansa units Swiss and Edelweiss after the new coronavirus crippled travel.The government is seeking 1.275 billion francs in loan guarantees for the carriers and another 600 million francs for companies that provide services to the industry including Swissport International, Gategroup and SR Technics, it..