American Airlines cancels Hong Kong flights as coronavirus fears slam airline capacity
, and barring entry by foreign citizens, who have been to China within the previous 14 days.
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways said on Tuesday that it would cut 90% of its flights to mainland China, and 30% of its capacity globally, due to the sharp fall in demand. American Airlines pilots sued the carrier last week, demanding that the airline cancel flights to Hong Kong and China, and advised pilots to refuse to work the routes.
"We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make any updates as needed," a spokesperson for the airline said. "We are pleased and proud that American Airlines is now leading with this safety decision to protect our passengers, fellow employees and communities during this uncertain time," a spokesperson for American's pilots union, Capt. Dennis Tajer, said in a statement provided to CNBC. "Continuing American's service to all of China, including Hong Kong is our collaborative goal but only when all stakeholders believe it's safe to do so.
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