While many corporations are distancing themselves from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the new Trump era, Delta Air Lines appears to be moving in the opposite direction.
Delta Air Lines Is Remaining “Steadfast” In Supporting DEI Initiatives
Peter Carter, Delta’s Chief External Affairs Officer told investors during the carrier’s 4th quarter earnings call last month:
“We are steadfast in our commitments because we think that they are actually critical to our business. Sustainability is about being more efficient in our operations and really DEI is about talent and that has been our focus. The key differentiator at Delta is our people.”
Carter believes that DEI is about talent and integral to Delta’s long-term sustainability. Those comments have been echoed by CEO Ed Basitan:
“Thoughtful action combined with a focus on championing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and within our personal lives will play a healing role to help us keep climbing. The Delta family will use whatever means we have to move the world toward a better, more just tomorrow.”
This comes after an Executive Order by President Trump last month calling on the federal government and government contractors to eliminate DEI initiatives, arguing they “undermine the traditional American values of hard work, excellence, and individual achievement.”
Companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, McDonald’s, Target, and Walmart have responded by scaling back or eliminating their DEI efforts, but not Delta.
image: Delta Air Lines
It’s nice to see some companies not capitulating to Trump. Presidents are temporary; integrity isn’t.
Actually those companies are capitulating to the American people (You know – their CUSTOMERS) who hate DEI and all the woke garbage that comes with it.
You can’t see the forest for the trees.
@Jerry … Dem “integrity” is the massive theft of billions from the Treasury for distribution to the Dem’s straw men of “climate change” , “DEI” , and the “transgender” fiascos .
Musk and Trump are the Hounds of Integrity : “Make America Honest Again” !
“Musk and Trump are the Hounds of Integrity : “Make America Honest Again” !”
I can’t tell if you’re kidding or not, but have a nice day.
If by “integrity,” you mean institutional racism, drag shows, and transgenderism …
DEI – Didn’t Earn It.
How can you say “It’s about talent” when you are picking from a smaller candidate pool?
It’s the entire problem with DEI nonsense.
Dave, the intention of DEI, when executed properly, is to expand the talent pool, not shrink it.
@Dave … +1 . Of course it is Nonsense . It , along with the “climate change” fiasco , has a HIDDEN PURPOSE .
The Dems pushed the DEI and “Climate Change” fiascos onto the U.S. taxpayers in order to DIVERT ATTENTION from the vast amounts being stolen from the Treasury , through USAID , and other entities , to be sent to Non-Government-Organizations . The money is then transferred to the Dems for their billion-dollar campaigns , and to their enablers and “foundations” . The Treasury Dept. has a lot to answer for .
Trump and Musk saw through the giant fiascos .
As if I needed another reason to dislike this POS airline.
I’m quite sure that many here are thinking the same about you.
Don’t flatter me
Not flattery, just attention. It’s clear you need it so I am giving it to you. Be careful how much I might show. You never know how far this attention may reach.
It doesn’t matter what you think. You aren’t American
@Chi … Notice , The same people trying to Stop Musk’s investigations of “Treasury disbursements” , “DEI wealth spent on buying houses” , and “Climate Change projects” … are the same ones who profited from the fiascos .
Funny how that works, isn’t it?
As a customer I dont care. I do care that my Skymiles are being devalued.
DEI from my perspective puts a focus on skin color and genitalia over primary skills
@Sam … +1 . Exactly so .
Just another reason I will never fly on Delta.