Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Crisis Management and the Airline Industry's Future - WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders - WSJ Podcasts

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian discussed crisis management and the airline industry’s future in an interview with Alan Murray as part of the WSJ Leadership Institute’s “Leaders” podcasts. The conversation focused on how Bastian has approached corporate survival through multiple disruptions, including steering Delta through bankruptcy and the Covid-19 pandemic without a single furlough. He also addressed how the airline handled major technology outages. The short episode description highlights Bastian’s emphasis on priorities such as resilience and decision-making under pressure. The segment appears to be designed as a leadership-focused discussion rather than a specific operational update. It references Bastian’s leadership role at Delta and his experience managing disruptive events for the carrier.