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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told Bloomberg the carrier will not prioritize consolidation in the US market, instead focusing on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance reinforces Delta’s preference for international growth over US M&A as the domestic deal environment remains uncertain.

2026-05-21T14:54:15.177522-07:00

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Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal

2026-05-18T04:55:28.775868-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

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Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland

2026-05-14T08:26:18.865154-07:00

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told Bloomberg the carrier will not prioritize consolidation in the US market, instead focusing on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance reinforces Delta’s preference for international growth over US M&A as the domestic deal environment remains uncertain.

2026-05-21T14:54:15.177522-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

Bloomberg

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships Delta CEO Ed Bastian said he will sit out U.S. aviation market consolidation and focus on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance comes as high fuel prices and a transaction-minded administration could reshape domestic dealmaking, even as Delta leans into international growth rather than mergers.

2026-05-18T11:41:17.563894-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

Bloomberg

Delta Says Amazon Beats Starlink on In-Flight Wi-Fi Tech and Pricing, Adds Streaming Content Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian rejected Elon Musk’s critique of the airline’s in-flight Wi-Fi choice, arguing Amazon’s connectivity is cheaper than SpaceX’s Starlink and bundled with a streaming content suite. The exchange underscores how carriers are positioning satcom-backed products as value-added entertainment, not just connectivity.

2026-05-18T10:09:54.446438-07:00

Delta Says Amazon Beats Starlink on In-Flight Wi-Fi Tech and Pricing, Adds Streaming Content

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Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal The TSA will test off-site airport screening for some Delta and JetBlue passengers at a remote terminal opening in June in Framingham, about 20 miles from Boston Logan. Massport and Landline will jointly power and operate the checkpoint, positioned as a capacity solution without additional concrete at the airport.

2026-05-18T04:55:28.775868-07:00

Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal

Wall Street Journal

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a more than $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines as Greg Abel—taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year—settled into the CEO role. The move follows a pattern of renewed Delta exposure and coincides with Berkshire more than tripling its Alphabet (Google parent) investment.

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland Passengers—including two young children—who were injured when a Delta Air Lines aircraft’s wing tip struck the wing of a Spirit Airlines jet as they were boarding have filed negligence lawsuits against both carriers. The claims allege liability tied to the boarding-phase aircraft-to-aircraft contact at Cleveland.

2026-05-14T08:26:18.865154-07:00

Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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Delta ground worker killed after tug collides with jet bridge at Orlando (MCO) A Delta Air Lines ground worker died Thursday night after an aircraft tug he was operating collided with a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Delta confirmed the fatality. Airport operations investigation and safety review are expected as crews assessed the ramp-area impact.

2026-05-10T17:58:57.205642-07:00

Delta ground worker killed after tug collides with jet bridge at Orlando (MCO)

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

Passengers sue Delta and Spirit over wing-tip collision during boarding at Cleveland

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