Measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic have sharply curtailed demand for air travel, leading many airlines to temporarily ground large portions of their fleets. As a result, we have lowered all airline ratings globally by one to two notches over the last few weeks. Almost all of our ratings on airlines worldwide remain on CreditWatch with negative implications, pointing to further likely rating downside in the coming weeks and months.
Managing Director, U.S. Transportation, Autos, and Defense