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Articles tagged “Scott Kirby”

Airlines

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.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

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.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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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.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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United Complains Airbus Won’t Give It Competitive Prices

We like United President Scott Kirby because he says what's on his mind. But something doesn't add up here. Is this the real reason United hasn't placed a new order for the A320 family of jets?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

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United Airlines President Expects U.S. Action Against Gulf Carriers Someday

This Open Skies debate never goes away, does it? So far, the Trump administration hasn't treated it much differently than the Obama administration, at least publicly. We'll have to see whether it eventually takes a tougher stance.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

United Airlines President: Leaving New York’s JFK ‘Was the Wrong Decision’

Is there a more honest airline executive than United's Scott Kirby? Probably not. But that's a good thing. United's 2015 decision to leave New York JFK was a head-scratcher, and it's nice to see new management calling it a mistake.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

United Airlines President: Leaving New York’s JFK ‘Was the Wrong Decision’

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United’s New President Shows Why Airlines Hire Insiders as Senior Executives

Airlines prefer not to take risks with most of their senior hires, which makes sense, because the industry is more complicated than most.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

United’s New President Shows Why Airlines Hire Insiders as Senior Executives