Major local carriers may need P8.6 billion monthly assistance from the government to survive the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines (ACAP) said on Monday.

ACAP Executive Director and Vice-Chairman Roberto Lim said the group already sought Congress' help on its request amounting P8.6 billion per month, which would be used as working capital.

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