Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
If the only people who flew were those to absolutely had to, there wouldn't be a problem. Most people who fly do it because they want to, not because they have to. And those people are now putting those who have to fly in danger.
If United (or any other airline) was flying only essential business or government travelers, nothing else, and had to make it financially viable, what would that look like? Most of those "essential" flyers whose lives are being put in danger by someone who flies because they "want to" wouldn't get to fly at all.
United's modified seat maps, showing planes limited to 50% capacity (more or less) might be the best compromise.