Simple Flying reported that Elon Musk responded to claims involving Delta Air Lines chief executive Ed Bastian and the airline’s decision to reject Starlink. The report summary says Bastian reportedly told staff at a company event that the carrier turned down Starlink because, in the wording provided, “we do not want to be with Elon Musk. Trust me.”
The summary says Bastian reportedly cited Musk’s reputation as a reason for rejecting Starlink, linking the airline’s decision to his view of Musk. It describes Musk as responding after those claims.