United Airlines To Cut U.S. Flights Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

United Airlines is reducing its flight capacity by 10% domestically and 20% internationally due to financial losses from the COVID-19 outbreak. The company will ground some planes, freeze most hiring, and request unpaid leave from employees. While many airlines have cut international services, United is the first to reduce domestic flights. The company aims to adapt to the evolving situation with flexibility.

What percentage of passenger capacity is being reduced for flights in the US and Canada?

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

• 20%

What action is the airline taking regarding its planes?

• Leasing more planes

• Increasing the number of flights

• Grounding some planes temporarily

• Selling some planes

Until when is the airline freezing most of its hiring?

• End of June

• End of May

• End of April

• End of March

Which airline is the first to cut domestic flights due to the outbreak?

• Southwest

• United

• American

• Delta

What does the company acknowledge about the nature of the outbreak?

• It is predictable

• It requires a fixed response

• It requires flexibility and adaptability

• It is not affecting operations