The record-long government shutdown that ended last month cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million, the company’s CEO said Wednesday.

Delta is one of several large airlines heavily affected by the 43-day government shutdown. Many airlines had to cancel or delay flights to accommodate a lack of air traffic controllers, who weren’t paid during the shutdown.

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Delta is the first airline to discuss the specific financial effect of the government shutdown. CEO Ed Bastian said refunds “grew significantly” as bookings slowed from the government’s closing. The compa

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