Europe’s major carriers are cutting their capacity plans for the end of the year as they grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases and new restrictions to limit the spread of the viral disease.

Air France said Friday it would operate 35% of its 2019 capacity in the current quarter, down from the 50% it had planned previously. Sister airline KLM will fly 45% of its typical flights, having previously planned 55% for November. International Consolidated Airlines Group SA, the owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus, said last…

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