Pandemic Toll Mounts For Airlines: Delta Posts $5.4 Billion In Losses

Delta Airlines reported a $5.4 billion loss for the quarter ending September 30th, amid industry-wide losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite avoiding layoffs, Delta saw 18,000 employees take buyouts or early retirement. Meanwhile, American Airlines and United Airlines furloughed thousands of workers.

What was the financial loss reported by Delta Airlines for the quarter ending September 30th?

• $5.4 billion

• $4.5 billion

• $6.3 billion

• $3.2 billion

How did Delta Airlines manage to avoid layoffs during the pandemic?

• By merging with another airline

• By increasing ticket prices

• By accepting government aid

• By offering buyouts and early retirement

How many employees at Delta Airlines accepted buyouts or took early retirement?

• 22,000

• 20,000

• 18,000

• 15,000

How many workers were furloughed at American Airlines?

• 17,000

• 13,000

• 15,000

• 19,000

How many jobs were cut by United Airlines?

• 13,000

• 12,000

• 14,000

• 10,000