Airline CEO sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian faces backlash for suggesting the airline may retain high fares even if fuel prices stabilize, citing increased margins and ongoing geopolitical tensions disrupting oil supply routes. The Strait of Hormuz blockade and rising jet fuel costs have prompted airlines to raise ticket prices and surcharges, with United Airlines also announcing significant fare hikes.