Evidence45%Reported
FactConfirmedFinancial·March 21, 2026
United Airlines CEO Kirby Plans for $175/Barrel Oil, Announces Capacity Cuts
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sent an employee memo stating United is planning for oil at $175/barrel through end of 2027 and is cutting flights, noting that United and Delta represented approximately 100% of total U.S. industry profitability last year.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
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March 21, 2026
Last updated
March 21, 2026
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United Hopes To Turn High Oil Prices Into An Advantage, As It Cuts FlightsOnemileatatime·Mar 21
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 21, 2026
Last updated
March 21, 2026
Sources
1 source