By Tracy Rucinski
By Tracy Rucinski
CHICAGO, Jan 28 (Reuters) – United Airways Holdings Inc UAL.O mentioned on Tuesday it was suspending some flights between america and Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai between Feb. 1 and Feb. eight attributable to a “vital decline in demand” as the brand new coronavirus spreads.
“We’ll proceed to observe the state of affairs because it develops and can modify our schedule as wanted,” United mentioned in an announcement.
The coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China has killed 106 individuals within the Asian nation and unfold internationally, rattling monetary markets.
United’s suspension impacts a complete of 24 flights.
The opposite two U.S. airways that fly to China, Delta Air Strains Inc DAL.Nand American Airways Group Inc AAL.O, mentioned that they had not lowered their flights right now however have been intently monitoring the state of affairs.
(Reporting by Tracy Rucinski Enhancing by Chris Reese and Invoice…