Travel at Eugene Airport down 90% during pandemic

Passenger travel at the Eugene Airport is down 90 percent.

Some cancelations i talked to two flight attendants leaving eugene and they say their planes are at an average of 5 percent capactiy, down from 20 percent last week.

But they did say, they dont expect that number to get any lower.

Passenger travel at the eugene airport is down 90 percent, as people across the country are ordered to stay at home.

The eugene airport says their numbers are in line with what's happening across the country.

In fact... the t-s-a reports air travel has hit a ten year low.

A spokesman for the airport said fortunately they have not had to let go of any employees.

Even if all commercial air travels comes to a halt, the airport is required to stay open.

Even if commercial flights ended, the airport would stay open so that our general aviation, medical and military flights could still utilize eugene martz said some small projects have been put on hold.

He also says passengers should contact their airline before coming to the airport to make sure their flight has not been impacted.

Matt and renee-- airlines that serve eugene are operating most of their routes.

United is the only airline to chop its nonstop service to chicago.

If you are traveling, or someone you know is traveling, check with your airline about flight status because the status of your flight could change.

Reporting live in eugene connor mccarthy kezi nine news.