Delta's chief executive officer says business travel continues to lag but remains optimistic about the airline's countermeasures — including its policy to create distance among passengers by blocking middle seats during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Delta Air Lines Inc. CEO Ed Bastian made the comments during Delta's second quarter earnings call Tuesday, July 14. Delta posted a $7 billion pre-tax loss and saw year-over-year operational revenue fall by 91% in the quarter as the pandemic ravaged the commercial aviation industry.
As other commercial airlines have warned employees of potential furloughs and layoffs before the end of this year, Bastian said he is hopeful the Atlanta-based carrier can avoid involuntary separations.
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