Delta's Starlink Rejection Triggers Musk Threat and Rival Status Match Push
Delta CEO Ed Bastian reportedly rejected SpaceX Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi due to personal animosity toward Elon Musk, opting instead for Amazon Leo, which will not launch until 2028. This decision has prompted Musk to publicly predict Bastian will lose his job. Meanwhile, American and United Airlines are leveraging the controversy to poach Delta elites through status match programs, capitalizing on Delta's delayed Wi-Fi rollout.