United Comes Out Swinging
Was that a hint of an Irish accent when United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby took down the U.S. industry for being unprepared for the post-Covid operating reality? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, the U.S-China air service recovery is in the hands of government officials.
Reading List
- United CEO Says U.S. Airline Industry Unprepared for Post-Pandemic Realities by Edward Russell
- Geopolitics Get in Way of Resuming U.S.-China Flights as Demand Surges by Edward Russell
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