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DOJ official takes swipe at United Airlines CEO amid backlash over wealth tax proposal
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has faced criticism for advocating a national wealth tax and nearly 100% inheritance taxes, sparking debate over his stance on wealth inequality.
- Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, publicly criticized United's service by highlighting WiFi issues on her recent flights.
- Kirby's own compensation of $32.3 million in fiscal year 2025, which is 334 times the median employee pay, has drawn scrutiny in light of his calls for higher taxes on the wealthy.
- Kirby defended United's pricing strategy, stating that passengers pay more for preferred seating options, but this has led to social media backlash demanding better focus on ticket prices, safety, and customer service.
