United Airlines CEO caught flying first class on American Airlines — after dissing rival carrier
Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, was caught flying first class with rival American Airlines, his old employer who he has repeatedly taken jabs at and even pitched a merger to after they let him go a decade ago.

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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: May 10, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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