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	\| occupation = Business executive		\| occupation = Business executive
	\| years_active = 1989–present		\| years_active = 1989–present

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	'''John Scott Kirby''' (born August 13, 1967) is an American business executive who has served as chief executive officer of United Airlines since May 2020, leading one of the world's largest airlines with annual revenues exceeding $50 billion, a fleet of over 800 aircraft, and more than 90,000 employees. Assuming the CEO role at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—arguably the worst crisis in aviation history—Kirby navigated United through unprecedented challenges including demand collapse, massive financial losses, government bailouts, and the most significant operational disruption the industry had ever experienced. His aggressive response to the crisis, including an early and controversial vaccine mandate for all United employees, bold aircraft orders while competitors retrenched, and strategic bets on premium travel and network expansion, positioned United for a strong recovery and set the airline on a trajectory to challenge Delta Air Lines for industry leadership.		'''John Scott Kirby''' (born August 13, 1967) is an American business executive who has served as chief executive officer of United Airlines since May 2020, leading one of the world's largest airlines with annual revenues exceeding $50 billion, a fleet of over 800 aircraft, and more than 90,000 employees.<ref name="forbes">{{cite web \|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/-cott-irby/ \|title=Scott Kirby \|publisher=Forbes \|access-date=December 2025}}</ref> Assuming the CEO role at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—arguably the worst crisis in aviation history—Kirby navigated United through unprecedented challenges including demand collapse, massive financial losses, government bailouts, and the most significant operational disruption the industry had ever experienced. His aggressive response to the crisis, including an early and controversial vaccine mandate for all United employees, bold aircraft orders while competitors retrenched, and strategic bets on premium travel and network expansion, positioned United for a strong recovery and set the airline on a trajectory to challenge Delta Air Lines for industry leadership.

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	The separation ended one of the most successful executive partnerships in airline history and was emotionally difficult for both Parker and Kirby, who had worked together for over 20 years since the America West days. Parker later described the decision as "one of the worst days of my life."		The separation ended one of the most successful executive partnerships in airline history and was emotionally difficult for both Parker and Kirby, who had worked together for over 20 years since the America West days. Parker later described the decision as "one of the worst days of my life."

	American paid Kirby a severance package worth more than $13 million, including $3.85 million in cash and accelerated vesting of restricted stock units worth over $9 million. The package also included lifetime travel privileges on American Airlines—an unusual and valuable benefit that reflected both the circumstances of his departure and American's recognition of his contributions.		American paid Kirby a severance package worth more than $13 million, including $3.<ref name="wealth">{{cite web \|url=https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/ \|title=Real Time Billionaires \|publisher=Forbes \|access-date=December 2025}}</ref>85 million in cash and accelerated vesting of restricted stock units worth over $9 million. The package also included lifetime travel privileges on American Airlines—an unusual and valuable benefit that reflected both the circumstances of his departure and American's recognition of his contributions.

	Later that same day, United Airlines announced that Kirby would join as President, replacing Brett Hart who had been serving in an interim capacity. The immediate transition, with Kirby departing American in the morning and joining United in the afternoon, demonstrated how attractive Kirby was as an executive and how eager United was to secure his services.		Later that same day, United Airlines announced that Kirby would join as President, replacing Brett Hart who had been serving in an interim capacity. The immediate transition, with Kirby departing American in the morning and joining United in the afternoon, demonstrated how attractive Kirby was as an executive and how eager United was to secure his services.

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Created comprehensive CEO article covering United Airlines CEO, US Air Force Academy operations research graduate, career at America West/US Airways/American/United, forced departure from American with severance, Basic Economy inventor, July 2023 private jet controversy while passengers stranded, COVID vaccine mandate, married Kathleen with 7 children, compensation .9M, net worth -60M

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