EasyJet Grounds Entire Fleet, Furloughs Crew After Finishing Rescue Flights
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The airline is taking full advantage of the UK government's job retention scheme, but with 500 planes out of action, the blow to the economy will be felt.
EasyJet has grounded its fleet of 498 aircraft after completing the last of its rescue flights, placing cabin crew on 80 percent salary.
"At this stage there can be no certainty of the date for restarting commercial flights. We will continuously evaluate the situation based on regulations and demand, and will update the market when we have a view," the airline said.
It has carried out 650 flights to repatriate 4
