AA to cut 75% of it's International Flights

[Longtimer]

American Airlines Inc said Saturday 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 coronavirus pandemic. The story can be viewed at:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cor...498396?cmp=rss

[Longtimer]

see also: There Goes Transatlantic Air Travel.

[Chris2303]

Originally Posted by Longtimer

Some would say, since the ever mounting number of elders is placing a burden on countries then I guess since the virus kills mostly people over 70 . then..........

I'm 71, relatively fit, but use the NZ health system with increasing frequency mainly for mobility issues

I've had a good life and I can go now if you want me to.

[torvalds]

Originally Posted by Chris2303

I'm 71, relatively fit, but use the NZ health system with increasing frequency mainly for mobility issues

I've had a good life and I can go now if you want me to.

We don't trade lives my friend!

[marchino61]

Originally Posted by torvalds

Come to think of it, I have hard time to find a crisis, when the power that be AKA the oppressor didn't come out on the top..

I can think of one- inequality in the 1950s was at a historic low due to the amount of capital wiped out in World War II.