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United CEO mum on $32M pay after sounding alarm on wealth inequality
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who earned $32.3 million in fiscal year 2025, advocates for a national wealth tax and near-total inheritance taxes to address income inequality, which he calls a societal danger.
- Kirby did not clarify the thresholds or rates for his proposed taxes and declined to comment on whether he would reduce his own compensation to share wealth with employees.
- His remarks sparked criticism on social media, with some customers threatening to boycott United Airlines and urging Kirby to focus on airline operations and customer service.
- Kirby also defended United’s practice of charging extra for preferred seating, stating that some customers are willing to pay for better seats like windows.
- FOX Business sought responses from United Airlines regarding Kirby’s comments and compensation but did not receive replies.
