When comparing the total CEO compensation of the three major travel distribution companies it is ironic that Luis Maroto, the CEO of the largest and most profitable company of the trio, Madrid-based Amadeus, took home the lowest compensation.
Don't pine for Stephen Kaufer about his CEO pay in 2014. He'll be OK, especially if TripAdvisor hands out those $100 holiday gift cards as employee bonuses again this year. Meanwhile, if everything gets on track with Hotel Shopper, he'll have a big payday again in 2017.
All signs point to JetBlue's Barger leaving the airline in 2015 as it continues to evolve with its Mint business class service and A321s. Still, this is definitely not a done deal.