The company's boss said they do not expect to operate flights in April and May. Michael O'Leary said: "We do not expect to operate flights during the months of April and May at this time, but this will clearly depend upon Government advice, and we will in all cases comply with these instructions." "What we’re clearly trying to avoid — if at all possible because we have to preserve cash — we want to avoid mass lay-offs but the only way we can avoid mass lay-offs in our industry . American Airlines plans to cut 75% of its international flights through May 6 and ground nearly all its widebody fleet. Norwegian Air said on March 16 it would cancel 85% of its flights and temporarily lay off 7,300 employees.

Source: Daily Mirror March 24, 2020 10:45 UTC