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 CEO Scott Kirby
United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta Air Lines (DL) CEO Ed Bastian in 2025 to propose a merger between the two carriers, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Delta reviewed the approach and then ended the discussion.
United CEO Scott Kirby flies American Airlines first class to Dallas using lifetime travel benefits from 2016 AA exit.
The American Airlines (AA) pilots union has signaled openness to merger or takeover discussions involving the carrier, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between labor leadership and management at the Fort Worth (DFW) based airline.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pushes mega merger with American Airlines to fix airline trade deficit. Critics challenge the logic.
American Airlines formally rejects merger with United Airlines after Scott Kirby’s reported White House talks spark acquisition speculation.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby shares how culture, transparency, and leadership are shaping UA’s next decade of growth.
United Airlines (UA) has transformed its operations and strategy over the past decade, moving from a period of instability to an aggressive growth phase.
United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby has warned that rising oil prices tied to the escalating Middle East conflict could soon push airline ticket prices higher.
United Airlines (UA) has emerged as a notable exception in an industry often criticized for outdated technology and limited digital transparency.