Delta CEO says one of its most popular routes was faster in the 1950s than today — and antiquated air traffic control is to blame

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says outdated air traffic control equipment is to blame.
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Most commercial flights today are faster than they were decades ago, but not always.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said flying from Atlanta to New York actually takes longer today than in…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-15 19:05:11.
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