In addition to flight cuts to Italy, U.S. carriers have now suspended or reduced service to China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan, among other destinations in Asia.
Delta Air Lines on Sunday said it is suspending flights to Milan, Italy, until early May. Late Saturday, American Airlines said it is suspending Milan flights through April 24.raised the travel warning for northern Italy to its highest level, Level 4, a"do not travel'' alert.
United is the only U.S. carrier flying to Italy that has not cut service since the heightened alert level was announced. But United Chief Executive Oscar Munoz told employees on Saturday that additional route cuts are likely in a note sent to staffers and obtained by USA TODAY and , praising them for their efforts during the coronavirus epidemic.
"We are strategically managing our Atlantic and domestic service, mindful of travel directives from the federal government, fluctuating demand and of course, the advice of public health experts,'' Munoz said."Based on current trends, it is likely that additional schedule reductions will be necessary.''
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