By Matt Grossman

 

Delta Air Lines Inc. shares climbed Friday after the company announced operational changes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The stock rose to $37.11, 10% higher than its Thursday close at $33.71. The stock is still down more than 35% year to date.

The company said Friday it will temporarily park 300 airplanes and cut 40% of its capacity, including all of its service to continental Europe. Delta's chief executive, Ed Bastian, said he will give up his salary for six months.

 

Write to Matt Grossman at matt.grossman@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 13, 2020 14:12 ET (18:12 GMT)

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