American And Delta Airlines Cut Flights Over Coronavirus Outbreak

American And Delta Airlines Cut Flights Over Coronavirus Outbreak

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US airlines, including American and Delta, are reducing domestic and international flights due to the coronavirus. American will cut domestic flights by 7.5% and international by 10%, while Delta will reduce domestic flights by 10-15% and international by 22.25%. Delta also plans a hiring freeze and voluntary leave options. Airlines began cutting flights to China in January, and many have waived change and cancellation fees. The virus has caused over 4,000 deaths and infected over 116,000 people globally. United and JetBlue have also announced flight cuts, while Southwest's CEO is taking a pay cut amid declining bookings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of domestic flights is American Airlines planning to cut?

5%

15%

7.5%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airline plans to park some of its planes and institute a hiring freeze?

American Airlines

Delta Airlines

United Airlines

JetBlue Airways

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many airlines start cutting flights to China?

Due to new government regulations

Due to a decrease in fuel prices

Because of the coronavirus outbreak

To increase ticket prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airline's CEO took a pay cut amid a drop in bookings?

JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines

Delta Airlines

American Airlines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As of the latest update, which airline has not announced any changes to its flight schedule?

United Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines

Delta Airlines