Mary Schlangenstein's questions to United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Mary Schlangenstein asked if United is concerned that a potential rescinding of DEI policies at the FAA could worsen ATC staffing issues and whether United is considering changing its own DEI policies.
Answer
CEO Scott Kirby expressed confidence in the new administration's ability to improve ATC operations, seeing 'a ton of upside.' He stated that United hires based on merit and casts a wide net, allowing it to hire the 'best of the best' while maintaining a naturally diverse workforce, which he considers a competitive strength.