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Report: Delta CEO Ed Bastian Blasts Elon Musk, "It's All True What They Say About Him"
Musk said Bastian should lose his job after a report quoted the Delta CEO rejecting a Starlink deal and criticizing Musk.
- On Tuesday, reports surfaced that Delta CEO Ed Bastian disparaged Tesla CEO Elon Musk while explaining the airline's rejection of Starlink, stating, "If you know his reputation, it's all true what they say about him."
- Bastian reportedly confirmed Delta tested Starlink but decided against partnering with Musk, choosing instead Amazon Leo, a system not expected to launch until 2028 at the earliest.
- Musk responded to the report by stating, "He will lose his job over this." The exchange follows recent criticism of Bastian's strategy to raise ticket prices significantly without improving the flying experience.
- The travel blog View from the Wing first reported the alleged remarks, which originated from aviation watchdog JonNYC on September 29, 2026. The exchange reflects intense competition within the airline industry over inflight connectivity standards.
- Delta faces pressure as competitors like United plan to install Starlink on all aircraft by late 2027. Analysts note the airline risks disadvantage by relying on Amazon Leo, which remains years from full implementation.
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