United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Delta grounding 600 jets
More than 600 Delta Air Lines’ planes will sit idle, as CEO Ed Bastion described the downsizing as a partial shutdown for the airline.
The massive number of jets being parked is more than double the number it said it would ground only a few days earlier.
"As we draw down our operation, I know how painful it is to essentially hit the ‘pause button’ on so many things that are core to what we do for our customers," Bastion said, calling the coronavirus crisis a ‘dark moment.’
Delta now plans to cut 70% of its flight and March revenues are likely to plunge by $2 billion.
The situation is just as grave for United Airlines.
It is extending cancellations to 60% of all scheduled flights.
It will suspend 70 routes in April.
United monthly revenues will sink by about $1.5 billion.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Woman dies after getting ‘entangled’ in baggage carousel