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article  |  Awards & Recognition
Delta sweeps Institutional Investor executive awards for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row, Delta has swept Institutional Investor's All-America Executive Team awards. Delta captured the top spot among airlines in all individual and company categories in the 2023 survey and was the highest-scoring airline, earning “Most Honored Company” status.
Nov. 9, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
Customers at the new Delta Sky Way at LAX.
article  |  Strategy & Leadership
Delta CEO: We’re ready for Thanksgiving as travel demand booms
Delta CEO Ed Bastian spoke at length about travel demand, air travel pricing, the economy and other consumer issues in interviews with NBC, CNN and Bloomberg, emphasizing the airline’s best-in-the-industry people and products.
Nov. 9, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
CEO Ed Bastian participates in a town hall at Delta's Atlanta headquarters.
video  |  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Delta CEO Ed Bastian invites business leaders to join OneTen coalition
The coalition aims to close opportunity gaps for Black talent by widening career pathways based on relevant skills and experience over degree requirements.
Sept. 16, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Headshot of Delta CEO Ed Bastian
perspective  |  SkyMiles
A message to SkyMiles members from CEO Ed Bastian: Committed To You
CEO Ed Bastian sent the following email to SkyMiles members on Thursday, June 30.
June 30, 2022, 10 a.m.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian talks to Spelman College President Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell in the latest episode of Gaining Altitude.
article  |  Gaining Altitude
Delta CEO announces $2M grant to Atlanta-based HBCU Spelman on ‘Gaining Altitude’
The Delta Air Lines Foundation announced a $2 million grant to Spelman College for the Center for Innovation and Arts as part of the Spelman Ascends campaign. The grant totals $500,000 a year for four years, helping fund the historically Black college's integration of the arts into its already robust ...
March 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Spelman President Mary Schmidt Campbell
article  |  Gaining Altitude
Spelman College president to join ‘Gaining Altitude’
Spelman President Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., will join Delta CEO Ed Bastian for a conversation on closing the diversity gap and leading during a crisis.
March 25, 2022, 10:30 a.m.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian to deliver commencement address at University of Georgia
article  |  People & Culture
Delta CEO Ed Bastian to deliver commencement address at University of Georgia
A father of a University of Georgia student and alumna, Delta CEO Ed Bastian will deliver UGA's spring undergraduate commencement address to the Class of 2022.
March 18, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
Ed Bastian
article  |  Strategy & Leadership
Delta CEO Ed Bastian on why we need a national no-fly list
Delta CEO Ed Bastian is continuing to call for a national no-fly list of unruly passengers as cases of disruptive behavior, while rare, have increased. “Holding individuals accountable for criminal behavior shouldn’t be a controversial or partisan issue,” he said in an opinion column published by The Washington Post.
Feb. 23, 2022, noon
Ed Bastian
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Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer
As CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian leads a team of 80,000 global professionals that is building the world’s premier international airline, powered by a people-driven, customer-focused culture and spirit of innovation. Under Ed’s leadership, Delta is transforming the air travel experience with generational investments in technology, aircraft, airport...
Feb. 7, 2022, 11:45 a.m.
Ed Bastian
article  |  SkyMiles
A message to SkyMiles members from CEO Ed Bastian: Innovating for travel's future
CEO Ed Bastian sent an email to customers on Thursday morning about what they can expect in 2022 and how Delta plans to deliver an elevated experience that's better for the customer, their journey and our world.
Feb. 3, 2022, 9 a.m.
Pamela Fletcher, Delta's new Chief Sustainability Officer.
article  |  Sustainability
Delta to welcome Chief Sustainability Officer
CEO Ed Bastian shared a memo with employees on Wednesday announcing that Delta will welcome a Chief Sustainability Officer in 2022.
Dec. 15, 2021, 9 a.m.
Delta Air Lines Airbus A350
article  |  Financial
Delta Air Lines to Host Capital Markets Day on Dec. 16, 2021
A live webcast of the entire event, including the CEO fireside chat, will be available at ir.delta.com.
Dec. 2, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Ed Bastian speaks to Delta employees.
article  |  Strategy & Leadership
‘CEOs Who Saved The World By Taking Care of People:’ Delta’s Ed Bastian named top people leader
The publication cited Bastian’s leadership and people-centric values, which saw Delta preserve jobs without losing its focus on customer well-being and the airline’s future strategy.
Dec. 1, 2021, 4:45 p.m.
Larry Fitzgerald joins Ed Bastian on Episode 5 of Gaining Altitude.
video  |  Gaining Altitude
Larry Fitzgerald on the intersection of sports, business and philanthropy
NFL great Larry Fitzgerald reflects on his journey to the board room and his passion for philanthropy in the fifth episode of Gaining Altitude with Delta CEO Ed Bastian.
Nov. 22, 2021, 10:15 a.m.
Ed Bastian
article  |  SkyMiles
An update from CEO Ed Bastian to SkyMiles Members: Taking care of you this holiday season
CEO Ed Bastian sent an email to customers on Wednesday morning about the ways Delta is giving them more control and making travel easier ahead of the busy holiday season.
Nov. 17, 2021, 9 a.m.
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