Delta to recall 400 pilots by summer

Delta Air Lines plans to bring 400 pilots back to active status by summer, a move the airline said was made possible by federal payroll aid and availability of training slots, needed to certify pilots on new aircraft to accommodate fleet shifts spurred by the coronavirus epidemic. “We’re cautiously optimistic that demand will increase as vaccinations roll out across the world, and we look forward to restoring all affected pilots back to full flying status as the recovery continues,” said John Laughter, senior vice president of flight operations.