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Articles tagged “Scott Kirby”

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U.S. Airlines Cut Flights as Many Corporations Limit Travel

Coronavirus is a disaster for U.S. airlines. Some executives compare its impact to the fallout after 9/11. The big question is how long will it last? Airlines hope the revenue dip will be short-term.

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United President Quashes Rumors He Might Jump Back to American Airlines

United's Scott Kirby has pledged to remain as president of the airline despite rumors to the contrary. But that won't quell talk about whether American Airlines' CEO Doug Parker will last through the year.

United President Quashes Rumors He Might Jump Back to American Airlines

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United Airlines Plays Up Its Denver Advantage as Global Routes Suffer

No doubt United President Scott Kirby has a high opinion of his talents. But he said United's Denver gamble would pay off. And by all accounts, it has.

United Airlines Plays Up Its Denver Advantage as Global Routes Suffer

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Did an Aggressive United Push Southwest Out of Newark Hub?

When United Airlines President Scott Kirby joined in 2016, he promised he'd boost share at Newark. Now Southwest is pulling out of Newark, citing a tough environment. Think this is a coincidence?

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United President Warns New Low-Cost Carriers Can’t Control Their Business Model

Network airlines have long sought to drive out low-cost carriers by matching fares in certain markets. But now, equipped with basic economy fares and other options, United Airlines' Kirby vows to match the fares of new entrants in a much more rigorous way.

United President Warns New Low-Cost Carriers Can’t Control Their Business Model

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United’s Focus on Revenue Gains Gives It an Edge Over Rivals

United President Scott Kirby and Chief Commericial Officer Andrew Nocella, who worked together at US Airways and American Airlines, deserve credit for the airline's turnaround. Then again, when they arrived United was a broken company, so there was probably only one way to go — up.

United’s Focus on Revenue Gains Gives It an Edge Over Rivals

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United Airlines Avoids Fuel Cost Hit to Earnings With Higher Ticket Prices

We told you United would probably turn things around on finances when it hired revenue whiz Scott Kirby back in August 2016. And look what's happening. Now, it's time for the airline to improve its customer service, too.

United Airlines Avoids Fuel Cost Hit to Earnings With Higher Ticket Prices

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Is JetBlue Risking Its Brand Equity by Leading on Checked Bag Fees?

At Skift, we know more than most that airlines are in business to maximize revenue. But $30 for one checked bag seems a little extreme, no? Let's hope other carriers don't match JetBlue.

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United Airlines President on Turning Skeptics Into Believers

Not everyone likes Scott Kirby, because he has a habit of speaking his mind, whether his opinions are popular or not. But there's little doubt about his track record. The man knows how to increase an airline's revenue. He's done it at America West, US Airways, American, and now United.

United Airlines President on Turning Skeptics Into Believers

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United Covets Competitors’ Profit Margins in Smaller U.S. Cities

United Airlines plans to grow capacity by four percent to six percent for each of the next three years. That may not sound like a lot, but the U.S. is a mature air market, so this is a big deal. But United President Scott Kirby said the airline shrunk too much under previous management and must get its mojo back.