Delta CEO’s Customs-Lines Rant Shows Impact of U.S. Cuts

Delta Air Lines Inc. Chief Executive Officer Richard Anderson’s blasting of U.S. delays clearing international passengers at airports as an “embarrassment” highlights a visible sign of government spending cuts.

Delta travelers face long processing times by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, while comparable cities in Europe, China or Japan are “a breeze,” Anderson told analysts on a conference call yesterday.