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Delta Parks More Than Half Its Fleet; Cuts Executive Pay

The airline said revenue is expected to decline by $2 billion in March from a year earlier, as demand drops amid the spreading coronavirus.

Source: Delta

By Tracy Rucinski,

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday it was parking more than 600 jets — at least half of its fleet — cutting more flights and implementing a round of paycuts for officers, managers, and directors while members of the board forgo compensation.

The airline said revenue is expected to decline by $2 billion in March from a year earlier, as demand drops amid the spreading coronavirus.

Editing by Franklin Paul.

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Source: Reuters

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