The United Airlines CEO just thanked me for the $2 Trillion bailout.

Does this mean we'll get more than pretzels on our next flight?

I'd like more legroom, please.

[quote] The role of connector is one we're privileged to play in the moments that matter most in your life

Yeah, they're fucking humanitarians.

Now it's time to PARTAY!!!!

Gimme my $2 Trillion, BITCHES!!!!!

United Airlines To Workers: Expect Layoffs After Bailout Restrictions End

Delta CEO is thanking us for the $2 trillion bailout:

"Three months ago, I would have never dreamt our world would be facing such volatile times, but I remain confident we will prevail because of you and the people of Delta. To support you and our communities, we are carrying medical supplies globally via cargo flights and operating repatriation flights to get you and your loved ones home. We are offering free flights to certain U.S. regions that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) to support medical professionals on the front lines. As we make swift decisions to support your health and safety, we will keep you continually informed to make the best travel decisions for you and your family.

Your safety is our primary focus, and we’ve elevated our efforts for you during this pandemic. Our new level of Delta clean won’t be reserved just for times of crisis – we’re expanding new practices to all flights starting April 1. This means you will have fogging on domestic aircraft overnight as we have done internationally and sanitization of high-touch areas like tray tables, entertainment screens, armrests and seat-back pockets via our extensive cleaning checklist on all trips. And if a plane doesn’t pass our spot check before you board, our teams are empowered to hold the flight and call back the cleaning crew. We’re also minimizing touchpoints between you and others by temporarily moving to essential food and beverage service onboard all U.S. domestic and short-haul international flights and at our Delta Sky Clubs® as well as evaluating adjustments to long-haul international flying. We also understand you have significant life moments like graduations and weddings this time of year and many of those plans are in flux. We continue to make it easier to change or cancel your flights with no fee via My Trips on Delta.com.

Our people are the heartbeat of our business and the reason so many of you choose to fly with us. Protecting their jobs and safety is paramount so they can continue providing you with great care. More than 21,000 have volunteered to take short-term, unpaid leaves of absence while we operate a reduced schedule. To help supplement their income during their leave, we’re partnering with several companies to provide temporary job opportunities. Your safety and the safety of our employees continues to be our focus as we clean and disinfect surfaces across our airports, with extra care for pilots, flight attendants and gate agents who interact with you daily. We even use foggers to clean our Reservations locations, leveraging the technology we use to keep you safe, to keep our employees safe too.

The measures we are taking to protect you, our people and our company will result in a flying experience that’s different from what you typically expect from Delta. We appreciate your patience and understanding as these temporary changes to our amenities and service are implemented. We are committed to bringing them back as quickly as possible when the crisis passes. With reduced flights for the time being, we know close-in schedule changes can be challenging. We encourage you to download the Fly Delta app and check your flight status before you leave for the airport and appreciate your patience as we navigate this unprecedented time together.

I want to add that we are deeply grateful to members of Congress, the President and the administration for steps they have taken to provide emergency relief to airline employees nationwide. This includes payroll assistance funds to ensure there will be no involuntary furloughs or reductions in pay rates across our U.S. industry for the next six months, at which time we hope the virus is contained and your demand for our services returns.

In the days to come, we will continue to move fast and make decisions that strengthen our future. If you’re still flying with us, thank you. And if you’re not back with us yet, we thank you for your continuous support and look forward to serving you again when the time is right.

Ed Bastian, CEO

[quote] To support you and our communities, we are carrying medical supplies globally via cargo flights and operating repatriation flights to get you and your loved ones home.

Yeah. For $20,000.

"Shortly after President Trump announced his plan to halt travel from Europe to combat the coronavirus pandemic, one woman on vacation with her family in Paris scrambled to change their flights to get back home before the ban took effect.

Anne, who didn't want to use her last name because of how it could affect her job as a federal worker, tried to reach Delta by phone, through its app, and from a computer to make the last-second change.

“I had an immediate sick feeling in my stomach thinking about being trapped for over 30 days,” she told Yahoo Money.

She finally found new tickets for March 12 — a day before the ban went into effect — and bought them out of desperation. The total price for the six tickets from Paris to Seattle was $19,320, with each ticket costing $3,220, according to the receipt that Yahoo Money reviewed.

The money she shelled out was for nothing. The ban only applied to Europeans; U.S. citizens and legal residents could return at any time, but that was only clarified after Trump made his remarks and an hour and a half after Anne bought the new tickets.

“On our way to Charles De Gaulle, we see that the White House posting that Trump said it wrong and that U.S. citizens were not included,” Anne said. “When I found out Americans were not banned, the sick feeling remained because of the amount of money we wasted.”

When the family arrived at the airport at 4 a.m., there were long lines for the ticket counters and phone lines with six-hour hold times. They also couldn’t cancel their tickets online. So, they decided to take their expensive flight back to the U.S.

There was “no way we are getting up to the counter before the expensive flight leaves,” Anne said. “We made the decision to get on it just to get out. Plus, the Department of Homeland Security posted that there may be screenings and possible quarantines for U.S. persons coming back.”

Anne has been offered a refund from Delta for their original flights, but not for the ones that cost almost $20,000. Delta has not responded to email and phone requests for comment on Anne’s case."

Where the CEO of United and all of the other major airlines belong.

So does this mean that all current airline employees are going to get full paychecks for the next six months, AND not have to work?