Delta Air Lines CEO: The impact of the U.S. government shutdown on operations is "minimal," but TSA personnel shortages require more attention

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian stated that the U.S. government shutdown has a minimal impact on the company's operations, with daily losses of less than $1 million, but the shortage of airport security personnel is more concerning. He pointed out that the staffing shortage at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a major issue. Additionally, Delta Air Lines is in dispute with the U.S. government over joint venture issues, with the Department of Transportation requesting the joint venture to terminate on January 1, to which Bastian expressed opposition, believing that dissolving the joint venture is not the correct strategy