Pandemic Toll Mounts For Airlines: Delta Posts $5.4 Billion In Losses

Delta Airlines reported a $5.4 billion loss for the quarter ending September 30th, amid industry-wide losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite avoiding layoffs, Delta saw 18,000 employees take buyouts or early retirement. Meanwhile, American Airlines and United Airlines furloughed thousands of workers.

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