From Business Insider · Ben Shimkus · · 1m
Delta CEO denies feud with Elon Musk
Ed Bastian says he has no quarrel with Musk over satellite internet, despite weeks of public criticism from the billionaire.
In brief
Ed Bastian says he has no quarrel with Musk over satellite internet, despite weeks of public criticism from the billionaire. Delta CEO Ed Bastian dismissed claims of a feud with Elon Musk on Friday, saying he drives a Tesla and admires Starlink, after Musk attacked the airline for choosing Amazon's Leo over SpaceX's…
Bastian dismisses the feud
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said Friday on CNBC there is no feud with Elon Musk. He said he drives a Tesla and is a fan of Starlink, calling claims of a personal battle untrue.
“There's no tit-for-tat, as far as I'm concerned.”
Musk attacked Delta's choice
The conflict started in March when Delta chose Amazon's Leo over SpaceX's Starlink for satellite internet. Musk warned the airline it would regret the decision and has posted criticism for two weeks.
Bastian stays above the fray
When asked about Musk's posts, Bastian said he does not pay attention and that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Delta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“I don't pay any attention. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.”
The short version
Delta CEO Ed Bastian dismissed claims of a feud with Elon Musk on Friday, saying he drives a Tesla and admires Starlink, after Musk attacked the airline for choosing Amazon's Leo over SpaceX's service.
