Spirit Airlines Announces Cutting of August schedule, Warns Downsizing Staff

The brief bout of recovery recently witnessed in air travel demand while social lockdowns were being lifted and travel restrictions eased seems to have stalled once again amid the rising tide of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., particularly in western and southern parts of the country. Although Americans are eager for an escape after months of stay-at-home orders and tempted to take advantage of the summer months when they typically vacation, the virus’ strong resurgence and uncontrolled community spread is enough to discourage most, who can’t see confining themselves a plane cabin, sitting among strangers, no matter how many precautions airlines have put in place.