United CEO Scott Kirby On Wealth Tax, Flying Private, And Being Betrayed By American
Kirby says airlines must charge enough to cover costs and supports a national wealth tax as he argues inequality threatens society.
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BizTocUnited CEO Scott Kirby On Wealth Tax, Flying Private, And Being Betrayed By American
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is one of the airline industry’s most outspoken people. He sometimes rubs people the wrong way, and other times he downright confuses people. However, no matter how you feel about him personally, there’s no denying that he has done an amazing job leading a change in trajectory for the airline compared to competitors. That brings us to the latest fascinating interview featuring Kirby… The 10 most memorable things K…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Gets Candid On Seat Fees, His “Betrayal” At American Airlines, And Taxing The Wealthy
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is defending charges for window and aisle seats, arguing that passengers who want more should pay more. I understand the commercial logic, but there is a difference between charging for something people value and suggesting that an ordinary window seat costs more to provide. Scott Kirby Defends United’s Seat Fees […]
United CEO Wants A Wealth Tax And Near-100% Inheritance Taxes—You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Lose
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wants a national wealth tax and inheritance tax rates approaching 100%. He told the New York Times that inequality is a danger to society. But you don’t have to be rich to lose: discouraging saving and investment means slower wage growth and fewer opportunities. His proposal also rewards spending wealth on luxuries—including the premium cabins and caviar United sells—instead of leaving it to your children.
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