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John Pletz

technology reporter at Crain's

John Pletz is a technology reporter at Crain's Chicago Business, specializing in coverage of new companies, startups, venture funding, and the tech sector's impact on Chicago's economy and real estate. He provides in-depth reporting on the fast-growing Chicago tech scene, including collaborative projects like the Chicago 2.0 special report exploring tech firms' influence on office markets. Pletz has covered these topics for Crain's since around 2008, blogging on the On Technology platform since 2012, following prior experience reporting on the tech boom and bust in Austin, Texas. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he offers insightful analysis as an armchair economics enthusiast focused on Illinois and Midwest comparisons.

John Pletz's questions to United Airlines Holdings (UAL) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

John Pletz asked for additional color on Scott Kirby's statement about 'drawing the line in the sand' in Chicago, specifically whether it means adding flights and the potential scale of such additions.

Answer

Scott Kirby, CEO, confirmed that 'drawing the line in the sand' means adding flights in Chicago. He declined to provide specific numbers but stated that the added flights would be 'in the black while American is in the red' and that a schedule load next week would provide the answer.

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