Airline travel in the United States fell more than 95 percent in April. Many people stayed at home because they were afraid of getting the highly infectious coronavirus on an airplane or at the airport. The number of people flying now is still down about 75 percent. This shows “traveler confidence is increasing in the United States,” says Joe Leader. He heads the Airline Passenger Experience Association. But that percentage represents a large drop from the usual “2.5 million passengers” at this time of year, Leader told VOA. Airline companies have been disinfecting their aircraft, enforcing social distancing rules, and requiring passengers to wear facial coverings.
Title: Airline Industry Suffers Because of Pandemic
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people flying now is still down about 75 percent.</span> <span data-start-time='25917' data-end-time='34396'>This shows “traveler confidence is increasing in the United States,” says Joe Leader.</span> <span data-start-time='34396' data-end-time='39833'>He heads the Airline Passenger Experience Association.</span> <span data-start-time='39833' data-end-time='52833'>But that percentage represents a large drop from the usual “2.5 million passengers” at this time of year, Leader told VOA.</span> <span data-start-time='52833' data-end-time='65688'>Airline companies have been disinfecting their aircraft, enforcing social distancing rules, and requiring passengers to wear facial coverings.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button 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