#26
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Rising voice in S&P 500 CEOs
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Ed Bastian

Delta Air Lines
S&P 500 CEOs LinkedIn
#26
LinkedIn Rank
16,886
Benchmarker Score
0
Industry
10
Posts
14,117
Likes
923
Comments
1,412
Avg Likes
92
Avg Comments
15,040
Total Engagement
1,504
Engagement Rate
0.5
Posts/Week
Monthly
Posting Regularity
Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.

Data last refreshed: February 09, 2026

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Recent Posts

10 posts

This morning Fortune released the 2026 World's Most Admired Companies List, and I am proud to share that Delta Air Lines has once again earned the No. 11 spot. Thank you to our customers for trust...

Employee Recognition & Development Employee Recognition Company Culture Servant Leadership Hospitality & Travel Jan 22, 2026 View on LinkedIn
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88
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Today, Delta people throughout the country honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by giving back to the communities where we live, work and serve. We are inspired by Dr. King’s impact and...

Community & Philanthropy Volunteerism Local Community Social Responsibility Jan 20, 2026 View on LinkedIn
724
Likes
19
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12
Reposts

Today Delta Air Lines announced a solid end to our Centennial year and record fourth quarter revenue. Our success is thanks to the 100,000 Delta people whose care and focus continues to set us apar...

Company Performance & Earnings Quarterly Earnings Revenue Growth Capital Allocation Hospitality & Travel Compensation & Benefits Jan 17, 2026 View on LinkedIn
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111
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In an employee memo this morning, I shared that Rahul Samant, E.V.P. & Chief Information Officer, will retire on March 1. His leadership in developing innovative technological solutions for our peo...

Leadership & Executive Updates Executive Leadership Succession Planning Digital Transformation Artificial Intelligence Jan 10, 2026 View on LinkedIn
1,860
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219
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12
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2025 has been one of the most exciting years in Delta Air Lines’ history. It will always be remembered as the year we became the first U.S. airline to reach a centennial milestone, an achievement t...

Corporate Culture & Values Employee Recognition Company Culture CEO Perspective Hospitality & Travel Jan 03, 2026 View on LinkedIn
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86
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For 20 years, Delta has flown alongside The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Together we have raised a total of $33 million fueling 660,000 hours of critical research all over the globe. The stor...

Community & Philanthropy Philanthropy Corporate Giving Nonprofit Partnerships Social Impact Oct 24, 2025 View on LinkedIn
951
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40
Cmnts
43
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Last night, surrounded by Delta people, partners, colleagues and friends, we celebrated the premiere of our newest Delta documentary, “A Century of Flight” at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta. This story...

Corporate Culture & Values Company Culture Employee Recognition Employee Engagement Hospitality & Travel Sep 24, 2025 View on LinkedIn
3,223
Likes
102
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101
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Today we pause and remember all who lost their lives and those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. We are eternally grateful for the first responders who showed us all what true bravery look...

Community & Philanthropy Corporate Citizenship Social Responsibility Sep 24, 2025 View on LinkedIn
3,570
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72
Cmnts
83
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Next week, we are releasing a special documentary that is near and dear to my heart. From Academy-Award nominee Joshua Seftel and Smartypants, “A Century of Flight” tells the story of Delta’s first...

Corporate Culture & Values Company Culture Brand Strategy Market Leadership Hospitality & Travel Sep 24, 2025 View on LinkedIn
1,864
Likes
80
Cmnts
97
Reposts

As Delta Air Lines celebrates our first 100 years of flight, I have been thinking about the lessons aviation teaches about business and life. These deeply important lessons can be distilled into th...

Personal Leadership Insights Leadership Lessons CEO Perspective Hospitality & Travel Aug 24, 2025 View on LinkedIn
1,925
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106
Cmnts
75
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Rank History

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Content Categories

Community & Philanthropy 3
Corporate Culture & Values 3
Personal Leadership Insights 1
Employee Recognition & Development 1
Company Performance & Earnings 1

Topics & Themes

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 65 of 259 in S&P 500 CEOs

Posts
7
Ed: 10 ↑
Likes
7,081
Ed: 14,117 ↑
Comments
263
Ed: 923 ↑
Avg Likes
915.0
Ed: 1,411.7 ↑
Avg Comments
33.1
Ed: 92.3 ↑
Benchmarker Score
7,870
Ed: 16,886 ↑
Posts/Week
0.5
Ed: 0.5 ↑
Avg Post Length
679 chars
Ed: 693 ↑
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