American Airlines cutting int'l flights by 75% through May 6

Move made as many airlines respond to travel demand collapse due to Covid-19 pandemic with flight cuts

Mon, Mar 16, 2020 - 5:50 AM

American's sweeping cuts include suspending nearly all long-haul international flights to Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and South America. It will continue short-haul international flying.

PHOTO: AFP

Washington, DC

AMERICAN Airlines Inc said on Saturday that it plans to cut 75 per cent of its international flights through May 6 and ground nearly all its widebody fleet, as airlines respond to the global collapse in travel demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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