Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic cuts 80% of flights, tells staff to take unpaid leave
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mirror.co.ukVirgin Atlantic has said it will cut 80% of flights ans ask staff to take eight weeks unpaid leave over the next three months to try to cut costs but avoid job losses.
The airline, which is 51% owned by Richard Branson's group and 49% owned by US airline Delta, also reduced its flight schedule and will prioritise "core routes based on customer demand". "This change amounts (to an) approximately 80% reduction in flights per day by 26 March.
As a direct consequence we will be parking approximately 75% of our fleet by 26 March and at points in April will go up to 85%," a statement read. "Owing to restrictions to international travel, the airline is reducing services to focus on core routes, depending on customer demand.
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