Ed Bastian
Ed Bastian is the CEO of Delta Air Lines, a position he has held since 2016. Under his leadership, Delta has become a major player in the aviation industry, focusing on customer service and operational efficiency. Following a plane incident involving Delta Connection flight 4819 in Toronto, Bastian expressed sympathy for those affected and emphasized the airline's commitment to supporting passengers and crew during emergencies.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 4.50 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 148,398 | $21,000,000 | 9,415$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,676 | $1,700,000 | 746$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,105 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 88,094 | $448,000 | 191$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 38,173 | $67,000 | 82$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,611 | $1,380,000 | 682$ |
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,587 | $76,000 | 63$ |
| Germany | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 42,856 | $3,845,000 | 1,967$ |
| Italy | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 22,628 | $2,000,000 | 749$ |
| Totals | 10 | 783,242,010 | 375,128 | $30,531,000 | 13,906$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Ed Bastian is the CEO of Delta Airlines included among the influential titans in 2025.
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Italy:
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, stated they do not intend to pay tariffs on new Airbus aircraft.
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Germany:
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has made it clear that he would not take delivery of aircraft subject to tariffs.
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Australia:
CEO Ed Bastian said, according to Bloomberg, that it’s very difficult to predict what policies may look like over the course of the year.
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Nigeria:
Ed Bastian, the Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, acknowledged the company's resilience despite challenges in the aviation ecosystem.
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United States:
Ed Bastian is the CEO of Delta Air Lines and expresses concerns about a likely recession affecting travel.
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Ghana:
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian remarked, 'Trying to do it all at the same time has created chaos in terms of being able to make plans.'
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Jamaica:
Delta CEO Ed Bastian commented on the economic uncertainty affecting travel forecasts.
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Canada:
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said it is premature to provide an updated full-year outlook.
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United States:
Delta CEO Ed Bastian expressed concern that the economy is likely to fall into a recession.
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