Coronavirus impact: American Airlines to suspend almost every long-haul international flights from March 16

Coronavirus impact: American Airlines to suspend almost every long-haul international flights from March 16

Between March 16 and May 6, American will reduce its international capacity by 75% on a year-over-year basis

American Airlines
Reuters
  • Mar 15, 2020,
  • Updated Mar 15, 2020, 2:34 PM IST

American Airlines Group Inc on Saturday said it will implement a phased suspension of nearly all long-haul international flights starting March 16, amid reduced demand and travel restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Between March 16 and May 6, American will reduce its international capacity by 75% on a year-over-year basis, it said in a statement, adding the changes will result in the airline parking nearly its entire widebody fleet.

The airline also anticipates its domestic capacity in April will be reduced by 20% on a year-over-year basis.

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