Scott Kirby Keeps Pushing for Newark Slot Controls — Here’s Why Those Should Be Abolished Everywhere Instead

United CEO Scott Kirby Questions American Airlines' Long-Term Viability

During an appearance on the “Airline Confidential” podcast, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discussed the future of the U.S. airline industry. Kirby directly questioned the long-term viability of American Airlines. In his recent fearless forecast, Kirby said that there will only be two dominant “brand-loyal” full-service airlines in the U.S., and the two airlines he mentioned were United and Delta—implicitly excluding American Airlines. Kirby ex…

Scott Kirby Keeps Pushing for Newark Slot Controls — Here’s Why Those Should Be Abolished Everywhere Instead

Scott Kirby argues that Newark needs slot controls to manage congestion, but slots are the wrong solution everywhere they’ve been imposed. They lock in incumbents, block competition, and do nothing to encourage airlines to spread demand or upgauge. Congestion pricing would solve the problem without giving away scarce access as a subsidy. Continue reading Scott Kirby Keeps Pushing for Newark Slot Controls — Here’s Why Those Should Be Abolished Ev…