Airline CEOs, Buttigieg to hold virtual meeting Thursday: Sources By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Major airline chief executives and other senior leaders will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the busy travel season and recent flight disruptions, sources told Reuters. Two U.S. senators recently raised concerns about flight delays and cancellations over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Buttigieg wants to discuss with regional and large airline leaders "plans to ensure safe and reliable service this summer, including their plans to ensure this service over" the July 4 holiday, the sources said. Travelers are bracing for a difficult summer as airlines expect record demand and are still rebuilding staff after thousands of workers left the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, the U.S. airline industry told Congress the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must ensure the nation''s airspace can handle rising air travel demand, according to a letter obtained by Reuters earlier this week.