United Airlines reduces inflight service, shutters lounges due to coronavirus

United Airlines is scaling back its airport lounge availability and select inflight services as passenger traffic falls dramatically because of the global coronavirus pandemic. Among the cutbacks, beverage options are being reduced across the board. The carrier said all beverages in any class of service now will be handed to passengers sealed, but no ice will be available, nor will coffee or tea. If passengers are booked in the first-class cabin, beer and wine in sealed containers will be available,…