RELATED: How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?AdvertisementThe four largest U.S. airlines lost a combined $10 billion from April through June.
Their CEOs say they will survive, but they have lowered their expectations for a rebound.“We were all hoping that by the fall the virus might run its course,” said Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly. “Obviously, that has proven to be dead wrong.”When Consumer Reports surveyed more than 1,000 people in June about their comfort with various activities during the pandemic, 70% said flying was very or somewhat unsafe.