Responding to the deadly outbreak of coronavirus, two of the world’s largest airlines announced Friday a temporary halt to all flights to China following a new travel advisory from the U.S. State Department about the health risks of travel to the country. American Airlines, the largest global carrier, announced an immediate suspension of all flights to and from China through March 27. Delta Air Lines said it would halt all flights to China through April 30, with the suspension starting Feb. 6 to provide service to those travelers who want to leave China amid the growing health scare. AdvertisementUnited Airlines, among the world’s largest carriers, adjusted a previous reduction in flights, suspending flights starting Feb. 6 between major U.S. airports and Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. The Chicago-based carrier had previously said it would begin cutting flights to China on Feb. 8.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 31, 2020 19:07 UTC