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United ‘Still Solidly Profitable’ as Fuels Costs Rise, CEO Kirby Says

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 21 October 2026, 13:30 UTC 1 min read
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Oct 21st, 2026 United ‘Still Solidly Profitable’ as Fuels Costs Rise , CEO Kirby Says United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the company’s ability to pass along higher fuel costs and seeing continued strength in customer demand. Kirby also shares his thoughts on a wealth tax and other US social and policy points on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”

Oct 21st, 2026 United ‘Still Solidly Profitable’ as Fuels Costs Rise, CEO Kirby Says United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the company’s ability to pass along higher fuel costs and seeing continued strength in customer demand. Kirby also shares his thoughts on a wealth tax and other US social and policy points on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
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