US airlines capping fares from Europe as Americans seek flights home

American Airlines, United and Delta Thursday said they were capping fares for US-bound flights from Europe as US citizens flock to European airports trying to return home after new air travel restrictions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Delta also said it would suspend eight US flights to Europe on Friday and “continues to evaluate additional schedule adjustments based on customer demand.” Additional Delta flights were likely to be cut after Sunday, airline officials said. Trump on Wednesday night said he was “suspending all travel from Europe” at midnight Friday, prompting panic among some Americans and reports of some people paying exorbitant air fares to get on crowded planes. Delta, United and American are waiving charges for changes in European travel as a result of the US announcement. US airlines made clear they will not suspend service to Europe.<br/>