CEO Jeff Smisek Out;Oscar Munoz new Pres/CEO,Henry Meyer non-ex Chair;FBI case closed
Sep 8, 2015, 2:58 pm
#46
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Get the popcorn out guys, things are about to get interesting! 
Sep 8, 2015, 2:59 pm
#47
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Wow, a change I like. Its about time, and even if the reason is due to possibly criminal behavior on his part, its good for customers.
It will be better for customers if Mr. Munoz takes the opportunity for a clean slate with customers and employees. United and Continental both have proud legacies, long loyal flyers and a route map with tremendous potential.
It will be better for customers if Mr. Munoz takes the opportunity for a clean slate with customers and employees. United and Continental both have proud legacies, long loyal flyers and a route map with tremendous potential.
Last edited by cerealmarketer; Sep 8, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Sep 8, 2015, 2:59 pm
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I wonder if Smisek will complain about the meal service in prison?
"don't complain, its more than you'd get in First class on United" - Warden
"don't complain, its more than you'd get in First class on United" - Warden
Sep 8, 2015, 3:00 pm
#49
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Oh wow!!! As others have said, FINALLY a change I like!^
Sep 8, 2015, 3:00 pm
#50
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I'm flying in October, should I expect a new intro video????
Sep 8, 2015, 3:01 pm
#51
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Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.
Best of luck to whomever lands in that role permanently. There's nothing - NOTHING - anyone can do to make people happy from that seat.
Best of luck to whomever lands in that role permanently. There's nothing - NOTHING - anyone can do to make people happy from that seat.
Sep 8, 2015, 3:03 pm
#52
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Better service & amenities for passengers
That would go a long way for making people happy PDQ.
Sep 8, 2015, 3:04 pm
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Stock down 3% after hours.
Jeez, it should be way up.
Jeez, it should be way up.
Sep 8, 2015, 3:05 pm
#55
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or seat cover colors
or thickness of the toilet paper
or grumpiness about the bum deal from 6 CEOs ago ...
Sorry, I'm of the "it's all toxic" mindset.
Would love to be wrong ...
Sep 8, 2015, 3:05 pm
#56
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Wow.
As a former UA(X) employee...I can't say I'm sad he's gone.
He was largely responsible for ruining two good airlines.
As a former UA(X) employee...I can't say I'm sad he's gone.
He was largely responsible for ruining two good airlines.
Sep 8, 2015, 3:06 pm
#57
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I agree that this sound like criminal charges are about to be made and the Board had to scurry to make changes before the charges were made public. The next few days could be interesting.
Sep 8, 2015, 3:06 pm
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I learned about this when one of the FAs on this IAD-SFO flight (on which there was no CEO video) said to the other "breaking news - Jeff's out." He sounds pretty much ecstatic about the development.
Best part: Just before, the person next to me had asked for a white wine--and this FA came back with two and waved off her card, saying "this is compliments of Jeff."
Best part: Just before, the person next to me had asked for a white wine--and this FA came back with two and waved off her card, saying "this is compliments of Jeff."
Sep 8, 2015, 3:07 pm
#59
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Let's hope Munoz is more tech savvy than Jeff was. Invest in the infrastructure to avoid issues like the June "network" issue and today's dot bomb crash. Friends who work there are frustrated with the situation, too. Here's a glimmer of hope for the future!
Sep 8, 2015, 3:08 pm
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On 903 about to depart. Flight attendants just heard, and they and PAX burst into applause and cheers. That says something...