US airlines temporarily suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

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American, Delta, and United Airlines announced they would temporarily suspend all flights to and from China amid growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The news comes after the US State Department issued its highest travel warning last night against all non-essential travel to the country.
American Airlines said it would suspend all flights to and from the Chinese mainland through March 27th, though acknowledged that “adjustments” may be necessary. Delta said it would suspend flights between February 6th and April 30th. United Airlines said it will suspend flights between February 6th and March 28th.
By suspending their flights, the airlines are in effect taking pressure off the Trump administration to intervene
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