Group 1 - The CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian, stated that the impact of the U.S. government shutdown on the company's operations is "minimal," with daily losses of less than $1 million [1] - A more significant concern is the shortage of airport security personnel, with Bastian emphasizing the importance of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ensuring adequate staffing at checkpoints [1] - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 TSA employees are required to work without pay during the government shutdown, missing their first full paycheck on Tuesday [1] Group 2 - Delta Air Lines is currently in a dispute with the U.S. government regarding a nearly nine-year joint venture with Aeromexico, which the U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered to terminate by January 1 due to competitive concerns [1] - Bastian opposed the dissolution of the joint venture, asserting that it is not the correct strategy and that the company must protect its long-term interests [1] - The joint venture has created synergies for both airlines by coordinating flight schedules, pricing, and capacity between the U.S. and Mexico [1]
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