U.S. airlines to dash for cash grants, not loans, even with potential government stake

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. airlines are preparing to tap the government for up to $25 billion (20.5 billion pounds) in grants to cover payroll in a sharp travel downturn triggered by the coronavirus, even after the government warned it may take stakes in exchange for bailout funds, people familiar with the matter said.After the U.S. House of Representatives approves the airline bailout and President Donald Trump signs it as early as Friday, airlines are to receive initial payments withi