United Airlines CEO criticized for advocating wealth and inheritance taxes

DOJ official takes swipe at United Airlines CEO amid backlash over wealth tax proposal

Fox Business • 10月21日 15:10

United Airlines chief Scott Kirby drew criticism for supporting a national wealth tax and near-100% inheritance taxes, prompting a Justice Department official to comment on the airline's in-flight Wi-Fi.

United Airlines CEO calls for a national wealth tax and a near-100% inheritance tax

Fortune • 10月20日 20:17

United CEO Scott Kirby called for a federal wealth tax and inheritance taxes approaching 100%, citing the growing disparity between executive compensation and worker wages.

United CEO mum on $32M pay after sounding alarm on wealth inequality

Fox Business • 10月20日 15:56

United Airlines chief Scott Kirby said a national wealth tax and near-total inheritance tax are needed, while his own compensation for fiscal year 2025 totaled about $32.3 million.

$32 million CEO lectures America on income inequality

Fox Business • 10月19日 16:13

United Airlines chief Scott Kirby, who earned about $32 million in FY 2025, urged a federal wealth tax and very high inheritance taxes, saying wealth inequality threatens society.

United CEO Scott Kirby On Wealth Tax, Flying Private, And Being Betrayed By American

One Mile at a Time • 10月19日 08:45

In a New York Times interview, United CEO Scott Kirby defended premium seat pricing, advocated for a national wealth tax and high inheritance taxes, and reflected on his departure from American Airlines.