The Day Airlines Stopped Flying | Austin News

In the wake of 9/11, Delta CEO Leo Mullin led a historic fight for airline survival, navigating chaos as U.S. flights grounded within hours while international planes—like those bound for Gander—faced unprecedented logistical hurdles. With the industry teetering on collapse, Mullin was chosen by 11 airline CEOs to plead before Congress for a $24 billion bailout, ultimately securing $15 billion in a whirlwind, emotionally draining week that became the most turbulent of his 55-year career. The victory came at a steep cost: a 16% workforce cut, which Mullin called the worst day of his tenure, yet he praised his team’s grit through the darkest hours. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e0d835c8f0b5e7c