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Statement from Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO, Airlines for America

March 11, 2020

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2020 – A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio issued the following statement this evening:

We commend President Trump for continuing to take decisive action to protect the health and well-being of the American people. For U.S. airlines, the safety of our passengers, crew and cargo is – and always will be – our top priority.

The unforeseen outbreak of the coronavirus has directly impacted the U.S. airline industry, which is critical to the U.S. and global economies. This action will hit U.S. airlines, their employees, travelers and the shipping public extremely hard. However, we respect the need to take this unprecedented action and appreciate the Administration’s commitment to facilitate travel and trade.

We will continue to work hand-in-hand with the White House and relevant federal agencies as they work to contain this virus and mitigate its impact on the United States and countries around the world.

To learn more about how airlines are taking action, please visit AirlinesTakeAction.com.