Ed Bastian | |
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 Bastian in 2017 | |
| Born | June 6, 1957 Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
| Education | St. Bonaventure University (BBA) |
| Title | Chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines |
| Term | May 2, 2016 – present |
| Predecessor | Richard Anderson |
| Board member of | Aeroméxico, Atlanta Committee for Progress, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Woodruff Arts Center, Virgin Atlantic, Greater Atlanta Christian School |
| Children | 4 |
Edward Herman Bastian (born June 6, 1957) is an American business executive. He is the ninth and current chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines, serving in this role since May 2, 2016.[1]
As CEO of Delta, Bastian clashed with the Joe Biden administration over new consumer protection regulations, such as requiring automatic cash refunds for consumers after canceled flights and advertising the full price of fares upfront.[2] After Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election, Bastian praised Trump, saying he would be a "a breath of fresh air" for the American airline industry.[2]
- ^ "Delta announces executive succession". Delta News Hub. Delta Air Lines. February 3, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
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