United CEO Kirby says Boeing and Airbus lack pressure to develop new jets as United backs JetZero’s blended-wing design.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told The New York Times that his 2016 exit as American Airlines President felt like a betrayal. He left with about $13 million and lifetime travel benefits, joined United the same year, and became CEO in 2020. The article also covers United’s safety and training plans, merger speculation with American, and engine supply strains.
Scott Kirby received US$32.3 million in total compensation for the 2025 financial year, making him the highest-paid airline CEO in the United States.
United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby has revealed seven books he particularly enjoyed reading this summer, covering hospitality, aerospace, history, anthropology, science fiction, and literature.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is targeting JFK expansion, international growth, premium cabins and AI while keeping major airline mergers on the table.
United CEO Scott Kirby urges Gen Z to embrace accountability, resilience, and leadership lessons learned through adversity.
United CEO Scott Kirby rules out airline consolidation and dismisses JetBlue merger talk at a Bernstein investor event.
United CEO Scott Kirby flies American Airlines first class to Dallas using lifetime travel benefits from 2016 AA exit.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was a card-counting gambler banned from Vegas casinos before transforming UA into a premium airline leader.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pushes mega merger with American Airlines to fix airline trade deficit. Critics challenge the logic.