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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says passive wealth that grows tax-free until death feels unfair, even as critics spotlight his $32.3M compensation.

DOJ official Harmeet Dhillon takes a jab at United Airlines as CEO Scott Kirby faces criticism over wealth tax comments, executive pay and the airline's seating fees.

United CEO Scott Kirby stays mum on his $32 million compensation package after warning wealth inequality threatens society and calling for a national wealth tax and steep inheritance taxes.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the US needs a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes nearing 100% for certain estates to address wealth inequality.

Former United Airlines chief security officer Rich Davis explains how a severed fiber-optic line in New Jersey disrupted air travel across the Northeast.

Executives at American, United and Southwest said higher fuel costs are squeezing airlines, though resilient travel demand has helped offset some of the pressure.

United Airlines is adding 10 new international cities across Europe and Asia starting March 2027 in its largest-ever international network expansion.

The reported tie-up would have combined two of the nation’s largest airlines, but the preliminary discussions did not advance and both carriers ultimately moved on.

United Airlines will offer free flight changes to Fort Lauderdale or Miami for customers who object to the renamed Donald Trump International Airport.

United's new economy offering features a vacant middle seat that's covered from armrest to armrest with a table and cupholders that aisle and window seat passengers may use.

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines face massive class-action lawsuits after passengers paid premium prices for window seats that lacked actual windows.

A federal judge ruled passengers plausibly alleged United Airlines breached its agreement by selling certain window seats without an actual window, allowing the proposed class action to proceed.

United Airlines Flight 236 bound for Spain turned back over the Atlantic after a potential security concern involving a Bluetooth device onboard.

United Airlines says Flight 169 from Venice struck a light pole and a truck while approaching Newark airport. All 221 passengers and 10 crew members were unharmed.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an immediate federal response to assist stranded passengers and displaced workers after Spirit Airlines shut down.

A United Airlines pilot reported a possible drone encounter at thousands of feet while approaching a major airport, raising concerns about unauthorized devices in restricted airspace.

United CEO Scott Kirby says his vision for a merger with American Airlines would have added jobs and routes, but the rival declined to engage on a deal.

United Airlines says fares are already climbing as jet fuel prices surge, with brand-loyal travelers continuing to book despite higher costs.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom rejected a potential United Airlines merger as anti-competitive and bad for customers during an earnings call. 

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Mike Lee pressed United Airlines and American Airlines CEOs over a reported merger proposal, citing antitrust and consumer concerns.