Dossier
Kirby
Coverage of Kirby in the Nexus archive.
- United CEO brushes off airline mergers after American rejection: 'There's nothing'
United CEO Kirby dismissed the likelihood of further airline mergers, stating 'There's nothing' after American's merger rejection. The comment comes amid a wave of airline industry consolidation.
- United Airlines CEO says big merger unlikely after American rebuff, asset buys possible
United Airlines CEO Kirby stated that a major merger is unlikely following a rejection, but asset purchases remain possible. The company expects higher fares to help recover losses from rising fuel prices, reflecting confidence in sustained demand despite increased ticket costs.