Delta's Ed Bastian on spiking fuel, summer travel, and a blunt reality check on AI
Delta CEO Ed Bastian emphasizes that while external crises like geopolitical tensions and AI hype dominate headlines, the real strength of a business lies in operational resilience, human-centered leadership, and long-term strategic clarity. Despite rising fuel costs and market volatility
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