Delta rethinks discounts for ‘divisive’ groups after NRA firestorm

Delta Air Lines sought to ease a political firestorm in its home state of Georgia over its decision to end a discount deal with the National Rifle Association, saying Friday it’s considering a break with all “divisive” organisations. CE Ed Bastian announced the policy review a day after the state’s lawmakers, angry at Delta’s stance on the gun-rights group, punished the airline by removing a tax exemption on jet fuel from a fiscal bill. Delta discontinued the NRA’s special arrangement Feb 24 in the wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Only 13 people used the NRA discount, which was for members attending the group’s annual meeting, a Delta spokesman said. He declined to provide a list of potentially divisive groups with access to discounted fares. <br/>