Scott Kirby

United Airlines is facing a fresh crop of fast-growing low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers as travel rebounds from the pandemic. United (Nasdaq: UAL) CEO Scott Kirby took aim at the airlines competing on price when he spoke this week at Bernstein Autonomous’ Strategic Decisions Conference. “I think the ultra-low-cost carrier...

With rising gas prices, staffing shortages and unpredictable weather, travelers this busy summer season could see higher airfare prices and extra airport wait times, according to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. But amid these challenges, Kirby says the airline is prepared to address potential hiccups. "We really are ready at...

According to AAA, 3 million Americans will be taking to the skies to kick off their summer vacations amid sky-high airfare prices. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby joins "CBS Mornings" with the summer travel outlook and tells us whether Americans can expect some relief from rising prices.

Scott Kirby says the headwinds facing the airline industry are tailwinds for United Airlines. He says a pilot shortage is an advantage because it keeps smaller, low-cost competitors in check, and high fuel prices are offset by even higher pent-up demand for travel that’s allowed United to raise fares faster than costs.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the airline was on the road to ending mask requirements before a federal judge's ruling this week.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has laid out four pillars he says are necessary for United to become “the biggest and the best airline in the history of aviation.”. United Airlines CEO Outlines The Four Pillars That Will Lead To Growth And Dominance. In a video message to employees...

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) Q4 2021 Results Conference Call January 20, 2022 10:30 AM ET. Good morning, and welcome to United Airlines Holdings Earnings Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021. My name is Brandon and I'll be your conference facilitator today. Following the initial remarks from management, we will open the lines for questions. [Operator Instructions] This call is being recorded and is copyrighted. Please note that no portion of the call may be recorded, transcribed or rebroadcasted without the Company's permission. Your participation implies your consent to our recording of this call. If you do not agree with these terms, simply drop off the line.

WHERE: CNBC's "Squawk Box" Following are excerpts from CNBC interviews with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on CNBC's "Squawk Box" (M-F 6AM – 9AM ET) today, Thursday, January 20, 2022. Following are links to video on CNBC.com: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/01/20/american-airlines-ceo-theres-huge-pent-up-demand-for-travel-in-coming-months.html and https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/01/20/united-airlines-ceo-scott-kirby-bookings-are-starting-to-come-back-forecast-profit-in-q2.html. All references must...

United Express carriers are facing a pilot shortage so acute that nearly 100 regional jets have had to be parked, United CEO Scott Kirby said at Senate hearing on Wednesday. “There has been a looming pilot shortage for the last decade in the United States, and going through COVID it became an actual pilot shortage,” Kirby said in response to a question from Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.). “So all of us, particularly our regional partners, simply don’t have enough airplanes to fly. We have almost 100 airplanes effectively grounded right now — regional aircraft — because there’s not enough pilots to fly them, which means we can’t at the moment fly to all the small communities that we would like to. It’s really about not having enough pilots.”

If you know anything about United CEO Scott Kirby, you know that he is never shy about giving his opinions. Knowing that, I was pretty happy to get 20 minutes with Scott when he was in Long Beach at the APEX Expo on November 30. Since this was happening right...

Scott Kirby took on the role of United Airlines CEO in 2020 and has steadily worked toward reshaping the company’s culture. Kirby says that he has managed to accomplish this by mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for employees. United Airlines was the first major airline to adopt COVID-19 vaccine mandates, even before the Biden administration started issuing them for employers and federal employees.

When Scott Kirby, 54, took over the CEO position at United Airlines in May 2020 after four years as its president, the airline industry was in the worst crisis it has ever faced. Kirby has not only managed United through the COVID-19 pandemic but made crucial decisions defining its future: The...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby recently went on a trip to Europe and stopped in Munich. Among other things, he had dinner with Carsten Spohr at the Lufthansa CEO’s favorite restaurant. But Kirby also carved out time to talk to Aviation Week Network. The extensive interview will be published later...

Texarkana, USA-Two community organizations, Texarkana Music Teachers Association and the Texarkana Museums System are combining efforts to celebrate American Music Month and Scott Joplin’s Birthday by hosting two events by visual artist and ragtime piano superstar, Scott Kirby, on November 4 at 7 p.m. and on November 6 at 12 p.m. General Admission is free for both events. Private pavilions can be reserved for “A Ragtime Celebration” on November 6. For more information visit TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events or call Vicki Carr at 903-277-4124.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his decision to be the first major U.S. airline to implement a vaccine mandate for all employees. Plus, he talks about giving $1,000 bonuses to all employees during the pandemic and how the airline is preparing for holiday travel.

The following is a transcript of an interview with United AIrlines CEO Scott Kirby that aired on Sunday, September 19, 2021, on “Face the Nation.”. MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to FACE THE NATION. We go now to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who joins us from State College, Pennsylvania. Good morning to you.

The following is a transcript of an interview with United AIrlines CEO Scott Kirby that aired on Sunday, September 19, 2021, on "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to FACE THE NATION. We go now to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who joins us from State College, Pennsylvania. Good morning to you.