Delta Air Lines is asking pilots to take a 15 percent cut in minimum guaranteed pay for one year, saying that could help the airline avoid layoffs when federal payroll aid runs out in October. An executive said in a memo to pilots Friday that Delta must shrink because of a steep drop caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The union said Delta should first see how well voluntary measures work, such as employees taking partially paid leave. Last week, United sent warnings to 2,250 pilots that their jobs could be eliminated in October, when the airline's $5 billion in federal payroll aid ends. About 1,700 Delta pilots have taken buyouts and will leave the company, Laughter said in his memo.-AP

Source: The Standard July 18, 2020 05:15 UTC