Ed Bastian
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 who has served as the chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines since May 2, 2016.
During his tenure as CEO, Bastian opposed certain consumer protection regulations proposed by the Biden administration, including rules requiring automatic cash refunds for canceled flights and the upfront display of full ticket prices. Following Donald Trump’s election victory in 2024, Bastian expressed support for Trump, stating that his administration would be beneficial for the airline industry.