The Resilience of Delta Airlines

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Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian navigates through pandemic turbulence and leads the company to 50% of the airline industry's total profits in 2022, resulting in a $563 million profit sharing to employees. With new initiatives like free Wi-Fi onboard and 25,000 new hires, Delta is set for another successful year.

With deserted airports, vaccine and mask mandates, and pandemic-prompted staff departures behind it, Delta Air Lines is once again soaring, recently sharing $563 million in profits with its employees. CEO Ed Bastian, in his third appearance on Rapid Response, talks about capitalizing on the big decisions made amid Covid darkness — from airport renovations to investing in free Wifi — and the opportunities and challenges of adding 25,000 new employees over the past year. Sharing insights on managing tumultuous shifts, as well as his evolving perspective on topics from wellness to business travel, Ed reveals the secrets to first class leadership, including the importance of a good night’s sleep.

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