Diversifying Delta's Business


Delta Air Lines held an investor day this week where CEO Ed Bastian said business was "gangbusters." That's what Wall Street wanted to hear but it appears also true for a company that sees significant delta ahead, and is actively working to grow high-margin tertiary businesses. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, the operational distress in the northeastern U.S. this week.

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