John Scott Kirby [1] (born August 13, 1967) is an American executive and the CEO of United Airlines. He was president of US Airways and American Airlines, as well as president of United Airlines from 2016 to 2020, when he was promoted as CEO.

Jan 29, 2025 · United CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier will “continue to hire based on merit” during a Q&A with reporters at the end of last week’s fourth-quarter earnings call. The statement came after a reporter asked Kirby if United was considering following the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration in rescinding its ...

Jan 24, 2025 · On Jan. 22, during United Airlines’ quarterly earnings call, CEO Scott Kirby said it wasn’t profitable for low-cost carriers to operate at SFO and other major airports, the San Francisco ...

Jan 21, 2025 · "United had a unique strategy coming out of COVID and our people have delivered for customers leading to a structurally and permanently changed industry," said United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. "2024 was a strong year across the board for United as we've become the leading global airline and we enter 2025 with demand trends continuing to ...

Jun 6, 2024 · Kirby first worked at America West, then US Airways, and then American Airlines, before becoming CEO of United Airlines. He has historically been known for being a spreadsheet guy who is all about costs, rather than a product guy. So, what has changed? According to Kirby, the network has changed.

Jan 14, 2025 · A pandemic-era CEO, Kirby assumed United Airlines’ corner office in May 2020 after a nearly four-year stint as its president.

Scott Kirby is chief executive officer of United Airlines. He served as the company’s president from 2016 to 2020 and was responsible for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management.

Scott Kirby is chief executive officer of United Airlines. He served as the company’s president from 2016 to 2020 and was responsible for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management.

Dec 1, 2023 · United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters that he is confident in the airline's international and domestic plans despite signs of coming challenges for short-haul and transatlantic travel.