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United Airlines CEO caught flying first class on American Airlines — after dissing rival carrier
NY Post ^ | 05/10/2026 | Ronny Reyes

Posted on 05/10/2026 11:52:33 AM PDT by DFG

He might be getting just too friendly in the skies.

The CEO of United Airlines was caught flying first class with rival American Airlines, his old employer who he has repeatedly taken jabs at and even pitched a merger to after they let him go a decade ago.

Scott Kirby, 58, was seen on an American Airlines flight from the San Francisco International Airport on Friday, with flight attendant Kristine Tiley snapping a photo with her former boss.

“LOOK WHO I HAD IN my first class today from sfo. What a great guy,” Tiley wrote on Facebook. “Just as nice as he was back in the day He misses us lol. And tells everyone Hi.”

The post whipped social media up into a frenzy as many were confused as to why the chief of United Airlines would fly with American rather than with his own company.

Kirby still enjoys lifetime travel benefits with American Airlines after serving three years as president of the company from 2013 to 2016.

In his final year, American Airlines let Kirby go, paving the way for his rival, Robert Isom, to move up to CEO of the company, with the two men becoming heated adversaries in the industry.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: americanairlines; kirby; scottkirby; unitedairlines
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

American has ran a pedestrian through a jet engine, yet…


21 posted on 05/10/2026 2:49:59 PM PDT by 9422WMR
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To: DFG

I just had to look! That stewardess is fugly! Even an AI filter could not make her look decent! She could make a guy throw up the free peanuts.


22 posted on 05/10/2026 3:06:31 PM PDT by TonyM (Score Event)
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To: DFG; governsleastgovernsbest; Morgana; fwdude; Elsie; ViLaLuz; Libloather; artichokegrower; ...
United Airlines Scott Kirby - DRAG QUEEN 🤣🤢🤮

I had to look it up - I thought this was the guy 😆

He be Woke



23 posted on 05/10/2026 3:47:08 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: doorgunner69

AA has improved from the days of Methuselah’s bitter angry daughters. Plenty of new hires.


24 posted on 05/10/2026 4:29:06 PM PDT by bobcat62
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To: DFG

I guess he didn’t want to risk having his teeth smashed like United has been known to do to its customers.


25 posted on 05/10/2026 4:56:49 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: DFG
The CEO of United Airlines was caught flying first class with rival American Airlines, his old employer who he has repeatedly taken jabs at and even pitched a merger to after they let him go a decade ago.

Scott Kirby, 58, was seen on an American Airlines flight from the San Francisco International Airport on Friday, with flight attendant Kristine Tiley snapping a photo with her former boss.

“LOOK WHO I HAD IN my first class today from sfo. What a great guy,” Tiley wrote on Facebook. “Just as nice as he was back in the day He misses us lol. And tells everyone Hi.”

The post whipped social media up into a frenzy as many were confused as to why the chief of United Airlines would fly with American rather than with his own company.

Kirby still enjoys lifetime travel benefits with American Airlines after serving three years as president of the company from 2013 to 2016.

 

 

NOTHING BURGER!!!

 

 

Why?   Because they are IDIOTS!!!

26 posted on 05/10/2026 4:57:13 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: plain talk

Was he in coach?


27 posted on 05/10/2026 4:58:32 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: 9422WMR
American has ran a pedestrian through a jet engine, yet…

Are you confusing Frontier with American?

28 posted on 05/10/2026 4:58:58 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: 9422WMR

"Wale, could I have a SCOTCH and water, please?"

29 posted on 05/10/2026 5:03:37 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: SaveFerris

Could I have your attention, please.

We will be experiencing some turbulence, so fasten your seatbelts - tightly.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GD26cL0XAAAHxhx.jpg


30 posted on 05/10/2026 5:07:29 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: SaveFerris

31 posted on 05/10/2026 5:08:42 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

Check the 2nd sentence of the excerpt.


32 posted on 05/10/2026 5:17:21 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: Elsie

33 posted on 05/10/2026 5:34:04 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: plain talk

...as well as the fourth, too.


34 posted on 05/10/2026 5:35:07 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: plain talk

...as well as the fourth, too.


35 posted on 05/10/2026 5:35:18 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: bobcat62

New maybe, young and attractive, no.

I do fly one certain route 3-4 times a year so it may be a seniority thing on that run.
Between grumpy fat grannies and the homos, it sure makes 50-60 years ago look good


36 posted on 05/10/2026 6:04:15 PM PDT by doorgunner69
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To: DFG

Were I a pilot on UAL I would fly on a different airline. As a pilot you don’t have to put up with the so-called service crew and your luggage stands a much better chance of getting to the destination with you on American or Delta or any foreign airline (if you are going overseas)..


37 posted on 05/10/2026 7:07:59 PM PDT by arthurus (l| covfeve |l ,;:)
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To: DFG

Studying the opposition or potentially talking alliance.


38 posted on 05/11/2026 3:40:07 AM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701
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To: PAR35

American has NOT ran a pedestrian through a jet engine, yet…
Oops, left that important word out!!🤣


39 posted on 05/11/2026 9:36:05 AM PDT by 9422WMR
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To: DFG

A good CEO will check out the competition from time to time?


40 posted on 05/11/2026 9:42:58 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere)
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