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After a turbulent year for air travel, American Airlines is celebrating the passage of the spending bill.

The new bill will back $15 billion in support of airline industries that have struggled since the start of the pandemic.

No Republicans voted for the Rescue Act. It's supported by 75 percent of Americans, including many in Trump's base.

Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of our member carriers, Airlines for America (A4A) applauds the U.S. Congress for passing the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which includes provisions to extend the highly successful Payroll Support Program (PSP) that has been vital to preserving the jobs of the U.S. airline industry's hardworking employees – flight attendants, pilots, mechanics, gate agents and others. We are deeply appreciative of Congress' continued support of our employees, who are our industry's greatest resource and a critical comp...

ADVERTISEMENT Restaurants The restaurant and bar industry got a win with a $28.6 billion grant program, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which will provide debt-free support for restaurants, bars, breweries and other similar businesses, as well as cover eligible expenses such as payroll, mortgage, rent and utilities.  Legislation to provide direct support to the industry, the RESTAURANTS ACT, was introduced in June, but direct funds didn’t make it into the most recent December coronavirus aid package.  “Today Congress spoke with one voice in support of the restaurant industry. The...