“Given the hysteria, Its only going to get worse.”
What is it like to be a pilot during a global pandemic?
We searched aviation message boards, Reddit and other online sources to find out.
Below a variety of pilots tell us their stories and experiences of flying in the age of COVID-19.
Given the hysteria, Its only going to get worse.
This is honestly the only option for salvaging our industry.
Hit the reset button.
The virus peaks and starts to decline.
They announce an aggressive deep cleaning campaign.
Come back with a bang.
They need to rip the bandaid off right now though.
This is a psychological virus more than anything.Xtreme87
2.
All depends on the outcome of this virus.
If it becomes a full-blown pandemic, then forget the furloughs.
Airlines will start shutting down or severely downsizing.
I hope its the first scenario.
My airline overseas has already announced plans to stop hiring and a reduction in pilots.
They will offer an unpaid COLA soon before furloughs begin.NYC Pilot
3.
We had 104 no shows friday.
A week ago there was 186 booked on the flight.
Some people cancelled their tickets and only 6 people ended up traveling.andrewJ123
4.
I feel like were just going to keep spreading this.
Wealthy people arent going to stop traveling until they get sick.
I fly for a Canadian airline.
The flights to the US are nearly empty.
I had a flight yesterday that had a dozen people on board.
The flights back to Canada are nearly full.mr_ent
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[My] airline has been doing a great job.
In the event major companies institute a straight up domestic travel ban, youll see furloughs, too.
Its also possible they will contain this and well forget about it in 6 months.
Probably the reality will be in the middle of these two extremes.pilotjlr
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These are not normal times, people.
My thoughts go out to all affected.
May the blue skies be traced with white contrails again soon.SimonDanger
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Yes, industry is going to be in the dumpster for the next 3-5 years.
It was good while it lasted.PSU.DTW.SCE
