There's no doubt the aviation industry has been affected by COVID-19, and many airlines have made dramatic changes to their operations. Here is the list of airlines in the US who've made major changes due to COVID-19, as of 3/29/2020.
1. Alaska Airlines
- Alaska has yet to have ground any aircraft.
- Alaska Airlines has announced a 70% cut to their schedule between April and May.
2. American Airlines
- Grounded 267 aircraft (31% of entire fleet). Delta has grounded at least partially every aircraft in its fleet.
- American Airline announced there will be a 70-80% cut by May, and international capacity will be down between 80-90%.
- Accelerated the retirement of their 757 and 767. They plan on retiring all of the 757s by fall of 2021, and 767s by May 2020.
- One American Airlines flight attendant has died from COVID-19
3. Delta Air Lines
- Grounded 329 aircraft (28% of entire fleet). Delta has grounded at least partially every aircraft in its fleet.
- Delta announced a 80% cut in flights over the next few months.
- Delta is offering free flights to medical volunteers looking to fly to the "front lines".
4. Hawaiian Airlines
- Hawaiian has yet to ground any aircraft.
- Hawaiian announced almost an entire suspension of flights through the end of April.
5. JetBlue
- JetBlue has yet to ground any aircraft.
- JetBlue announced at least a 55% reduction in capacity in April and May.
6. Southwest Airlines
- Grounded 51 aircraft (7% of entire fleet). Southwest have only grounded their 737-700.
- Southwest plans to cut around 1,000 flights, which is about 25% of Southwest's operations.
7. United Airlines
- Grounded 230 aircrafts (28% of entire fleet).
- United Airlines has announced a 95% cut to its international schedule, and major cuts to its domestic flights. United has grounded at least partially every aircraft in its fleet.
YOU MAY BE INTERESTED...
The Iron Dome: How Israel Was Able to Thwart 99% of Iran's Missile Attacks Thus Far » The World's Top 5 Most Breathtaking Airport Designs » ANALYSIS: Some Pacific Airports Could be Underwater Sooner Than We Think »
The Iron Dome: How Israel Was Able to Thwart 99% of Iran's Missile Attacks Thus Far » The World's Top 5 Most Breathtaking Airport Designs » ANALYSIS: Some Pacific Airports Could be Underwater Sooner Than We Think »
Comments (5)
AtroffDat
• Reply
JEyGzlPY
• Reply
freli
• Reply
AtroffDat
• Reply
AtroffDat
• Reply
Add Your Comment
SHARE
TAGS
INFORMATIONAL coronavirus covid-19 united states american united southwest jetblue delta hawaiian alaskaRECENTLY PUBLISHED
Easter Island: The World's Loneliest Airport?
While most places are generally accessible, some are so remote and desolate that they can only be reached by air or sea. This is the case with Easter Island, a Chilean territory in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean.
INFORMATIONAL
READ MORE »
The Impact of Automation and Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Aerospace Education
As with most industries, the aerospace industry is at a crossroads with artificial intelligence and its future role in the important industry.
INFORMATIONAL
READ MORE »
ANALYSIS: Some Pacific Airports Could be Underwater Sooner Than We Think
As some nations shrink into the sea, aviation remains important to keeping the economy and tourism industries alive.
INFORMATIONAL
READ MORE »