Scott Kirby
American business executive (born 1967)
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If it works as we think it can, it will do more to reduce delays and cancellations than anything that’s happened in decades,
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said in a statementNewsweeknewsweek.com/airlines/panickin…
COVID sort of drove airfares to an artificial low that just wasn't sustainable,
- Kirby saidABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/united…
For some customers that want to pay a little bit more -- not as much as sitting up front -- but pay a little bit more to get more space, it's a great opportunity,
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Tuesday in an interview with ABC NewsABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/united…
The reality is there is no secret sauce. Sometimes a Tuesday's best. Sometimes Saturday's best,... There is no secret sauce. It really is driven by, you know, what's happening with demand at any given time."... My advice to people is, you're going on vacation. Like pick somewhere that you want to go. Pick the time that works for you, and just go and have a great time.”
- Kirby said of choosing travel days... He continuedABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/united…
We need about [a] 15 to 20% increase in airfares to ultimately recover 100% of that fuel price, and so fares have gone up,
- said Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEOTimetime.com/article/2026…
We're on a path to recovering 100% by the end of the year."
- United CEO Scott Kirby toldReutersreuters.com/world/asia…
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FAA rolls out air traffic AI tool in Washington region
The Hillthehill.com/policy/transportat…The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday rolled out a new artificial intelligence-supported tool designed to spot potential air traffic problems before they happen and reduce delays and cancellations, as Representative Don Beyer called for the system to be suspended
Newsweeknewsweek.com/airlines/panickin…United Airlines' largest expansion comes with new seating option for economy travelers
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/united…United Airlines is expanding to 10 new international destinations, including Okinawa, Japan, and Ibiza, Spain
CBS Newscbsnews.com/video/united…US oil prices today: WTI crude falls to $69, fueling hopes for lower gas prices amid peace talks
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Oil prices and AI continued to dominate investors’ thoughts this week as the former showed signs of moderating, while the tech trade stumbled slightly on artificial investment concerns
National Business Reviewnbr.co.nz/market/review…UK drivers 'should check' before filling up at forecourts this weekend
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/finance/personal…The cost of jet fuel surged, peaking at $4.88 per gallon in early April, compared to the $2.50 price the day before the war
Timetime.com/article/2026…Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal
Reutersreuters.com/world/asia…Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/06…Toward the end of the assembly in Rio de Janeiro, news broke that Iran and Israel traded strikes for the first time since a ceasefire went into effect in April
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/06…Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
Reutersreuters.com/business/fuel…Middle East conflict drives oil spike, forcing fare hikes and flight cuts
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/business/aviation…Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit
Reutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…That means carriers have to take engines out of their planes for maintenance sooner than they expected, which is eating into the cost-savings they were supposed to get from new engines
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/06…United CEO brushes off airline mergers after American rejection: 'There's nothing'
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/06…The Threat of Unrest Is Decarbonizing the Global South
Foreign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/06…United Airlines CEO rules out consolidation push after American rebuff
Reutersreuters.com/legal/transactiona…American pilots union chief says United CEO's merger idea showed 'bold vision'
Reutersreuters.com/business/american…United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/04…Spirit Airlines Unions Want What Trump Wants: ‘Lend Us Some Money Now’
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/tedreed…Low-fare airlines are facing an economic crisis as they struggle with rising fuel costs and mounting debt that threatens to put some of them out of business
Newsweeknewsweek.com/budget/airlines…Spirit Airlines’ dismal prospects could soon be everyone’s problem
Financial Timesft.com/content/5260882c…Aggressive fare hikes may not offset costs, risking negative cash flow per Fitch
Reutersreuters.com/business/big…Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan
Financial Timesft.com/content/8ac0973c…Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air are among the small carriers seeking $2.5 billion in federal help with the spike in jet fuel prices
CNNcnn.com/2026/04…United CEO Confirms He Approached American Airlines About Merger But Talks Ended After Rejection
International Business Timesibtimes.com/united/ceo…United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/ceo…Corporate America Is Minting Money—and Not Just in Tech and Finance
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Virgin Atlantic CEO issues major jet fuel cost warning as airline ramps up ticket price
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/travel/airline…California’s jet fuel supply drops to three-year low as Middle East turmoil squeezes global oil market
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…A plane flies past a rideshare holding pen at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com/business/story…Trump Confirms He Is Considering Government Rescue Of Spirit Airlines: 'We'll Sell It For a Profit'
International Business Timesibtimes.com/trump/confirms…Spirit’s fate in balance as Trump pushes government stake over bankruptcy fears
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/business/aviation…California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low, putting 'black cloud' over summer travel
Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com/business/story…Davis, who lives in London, began looking into fares for alternative breaks in destinations such as the Maldives, Mauritius and Bali
CNNcnn.com/2026/04…Flight prices from the UK to Spain plummet to £40 — but there's a big catch
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Pricing lag limits how much of fuel surge airlines can recover
Reutersreuters.com/business/record…United Airlines considering raising fares amid jet fuel price surge
The Hillthehill.com/policy/transportat…The comments come after United forecast second-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates as higher jet fuel prices squeeze margins and cloud its near-term outlook, even as demand for premium travel stays robust
Reutersreuters.com/business/united…Car parts supplier Valeo beats quarterly sales expectations
Reutersreuters.com/business/car…Isom declined to say if United made a formal inquiry to American
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/04…20,000 flights cancelled as jet fuel crisis hits 15 major airlines
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Pricing lag limits how much of fuel surge airlines can recover
Reutersreuters.com/business/record…Record demand can't save US airlines from Iran war fuel shock
Reutersreuters.com/business/record…The comments come after United forecast second-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates as higher jet fuel prices squeeze margins and cloud its near-term outlook, even as demand for premium travel stays robust
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/united…United Airlines may raise fares by 20% as airlines struggle with fuel price surge amid Iran war
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Southwest Air Narrowly Misses Wall Street Quarterly Estimates
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Europe fuel crisis: Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as prices surge
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1399976…Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair are among airlines warning passengers of potential disruption within the next 48 hours as concern grows over a possible jet fuel crisis linked to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/uk…Lufthansa cuts summer flights as fuel prices surge
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…The US aviation system recorded more than 3,000 delays and 105 cancellations on Tuesday, with San Francisco International Airport leading the disruption after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed weather-related traffic restrictions
International Business Timesibtimes.com/us/flight…EU focuses on electricity tax cuts, gas storage amid Iran war energy crisis
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…The US aviation system recorded more than 3,000 delays and 105 cancellations on Tuesday, with San Francisco International Airport leading the disruption after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed weather-related traffic restrictions
International Business Timesibtimes.com/us/flight…EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…The Iran war and an associated disruption to global oil supplies are triggering fears that jet fuel stocks may soon begin to dwindle in certain parts of the world
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/04…United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/04…It projected full-year profit of $7 to $11 per share, compared with an expectation of about $9.58
Reutersreuters.com/business/united…Trump nominates Christopher Phelan to lead Council of Economic Advisers
Reutersreuters.com/world/us…Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Looming jet fuel shortages could throw a wrench into Americans' summer travel plans, especially for people flying overseas on international airlines
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/04…Ten major airlines slap on extra fees as jet fuel shortage worsens
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Jet Fuel Shortages Threaten Widespread Flight Disruptions
International Business Timesibtimes.com/iran/travel…EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
Reutersreuters.com/sustainability/cli…It remains off limits to shipping, prompting the International Energy Agency (IEA) to warn that Europe faces possible shortages in six weeks
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch
Reutersreuters.com/legal/government…A combination of two of the largest US network carriers would mark the biggest consolidation move in more than a decade
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…The dos and don’ts of travel insurance in troubled times
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/your/money…And there is still strong seat availability across many routes, and airlines remain focused on filling capacity rather than increasing fares significantly
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…Delta Sees $2 Billion Fuel Hit With CEO Cautious on Outlook
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…White House plays down oil price spike amid Iran war
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Dow Plunges Nearly 300 Points as Trump's Iran Deadline Looms: Markets Brace for Escalation
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/dow/plunges…International Brent crude oil rose to nearly $111 per barrel
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/business/energy…Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and USPS To Add Fuel Surcharges As Gas Prices Soar
Newsweeknewsweek.com/amazon/ups…After weeks of war-driven pressure on fuel prices and supply chains, some businesses are starting to pass those higher costs along to consumers via new fees — or through other, less obvious changes
CNNcnn.com/2026/04…TSX futures edge up as gold gains; investors weigh Middle East developments
Reutersreuters.com/business/tsx…U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's civilian infrastructure if a peace deal is not reached in less than 24 hours, while also signaling that the Iranian leadership was negotiating in earnest
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/04…Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms
Reutersreuters.com/world/asia…NEW YORK — Wall Street stocks pushed higher Monday on hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict even as oil prices also climbed
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/04…Air NZ hikes fares, cuts flights as fuel costs more than double on Iran war
Reutersreuters.com/world/asia…United Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to announce capacity cuts, trimming about 5% of planned flights on less profitable routes
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/airlines/cancel…Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…As Washington finds itself entangled in another Middle Eastern quagmire, reports suggest that US President Donald Trump’s administration is increasingly in need of a political off-ramp
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/opinions/2026…Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Amid Jet Fuel Shortages, Price Surge From Iran War
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/airlines/cancel…Even if the Iran war ended now and the Strait of Hormuz reopened, the crisis has lasted long enough to bring a meaningful and damaging toll worldwide
Axiosaxios.com/2026/04…The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/04…This adage, attributed to the 19th-century Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke, certainly seems to hold true in the case of the Iran war launched by President Trump
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/analysis/w…Oman-Iran hold talks to ensure smooth transit through Strait of Hormuz
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…The ministry's comments came after two Japan-related gas tankers transited through the shipping lane, where 26 Korean vessels with 173 sailors on board remain stranded since U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffair…Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transit routes, has caused a global oil shortage that is already affecting consumers from Europe to Asia and beyond
Timetime.com/article/2026…The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Driving a Wave of Global Energy Rationing
Timetime.com/article/2026…President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric in a Truth Social post earlier Sunday, threatening strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the strait is not reopened
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/strait/hormuz…