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Ed Bastian
Executive
Ed Bastian is the CEO of Delta Air Lines.
Notable Quotes
"It’s difficult, if not impossible, to put food on the table, put gas in the car and pay rent when you are not getting paid."View Story →
"There's a high sense of urgency to address higher fuel costs and reduce unprofitable flying."View Story →
"At this level of fuel [pricing], it’s hard to call anything temporary."View Story →
"Our consumers, who sit at the top end of the K, are continuing to invest in travel."View Story →
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