Jan 6, 2016, 4:46 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
United Press Release on heart transplant 6 Jan 2016 United Provides Update on Health Status and Anticipated Return of CEO Oscar Munoz
Update 7 Jan 2016 United Provides Additional Update on Health Status of CEO Oscar Munoz
Update 15 Jan 2016 United Releases Statement from President and CEO Oscar Munoz
Update 7 Jan 2016 United Provides Additional Update on Health Status of CEO Oscar Munoz
Update 15 Jan 2016 United Releases Statement from President and CEO Oscar Munoz
Oscar had heart transplant, plans to return in spring [Update 15 Jan 2016]
Jan 6, 2016, 4:42 pm
#61
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
Programs: MYOB
Posts: 1,292
We average Joes...have no IDEA what the BoD has or has not considered. The instant-demand-give-me-all-you-got-in-a-press-release world has created a false sense of outsiders knowing what is going on "behind the mahogany doors." And simply..... we don't.
Best wishes to Oscar for a solid recovery, regardless of whatever career choice he makes.
Last edited by xzh445; Jan 6, 2016 at 4:50 pm
Jan 6, 2016, 4:50 pm
#62
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Just outside Big D, or many other places in big metal tubes
Programs: WN Rpd.Rwrds, AA, was longtime CO very top Elite tier, Overentitled UA Lifetime 1K (since 2012)
Posts: 1,334
Praying for Oscar and his family as he recovers.
Who will be minding the store at UA in the interim? Will they be able to move forward without Oscar Munoz heavily involved? Transplants require up to two weeks in the hospital and 3 months monitoring by the transplant team.
Who will be minding the store at UA in the interim? Will they be able to move forward without Oscar Munoz heavily involved? Transplants require up to two weeks in the hospital and 3 months monitoring by the transplant team.
Last edited by mkr; Jan 6, 2016 at 5:13 pm Reason: Clarity
Jan 6, 2016, 5:15 pm
#63
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
My most sincere best wishes for Oscar's recovery. This is an incredible event and all we can do is wish the very best to him. Once he's ready to come back to work, he'll be better than ever and ready to tackle the challenges ahead. And I'm more than willing to be patient for a man who cares enough to tackle them.
Jan 6, 2016, 5:26 pm
#65
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,005
Had no idea the heart attack was so serious that it would require a transplant and am surprised that he would be coming back so quickly after it. Best wishes to him on the recovery and his family.
Jan 6, 2016, 6:52 pm
#67
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
I'm with others here that I'd probably retire. I know it's different, but my father had a successful complicated surgery to remove cancer a couple years ago. He was cancer free for all of about 3 months before it was back and uncontrollable. My point is that once you're doing procedures such as this, you never really know how or when your body will react.
Best wishes for Oscar in his recovery.
Jan 6, 2016, 6:59 pm
#68
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: Delta Silver. Former AA gold. UA MP and DL Plat AMEX cardholder
Posts: 1,254
Brett Hart will mind the store.
I'm with others here that I'd probably retire. I know it's different, but my father had a successful complicated surgery to remove cancer a couple years ago. He was cancer free for all of about 3 months before it was back and uncontrollable. My point is that once you're doing procedures such as this, you never really know how or when your body will react.
Best wishes for Oscar in his recovery.
I'm with others here that I'd probably retire. I know it's different, but my father had a successful complicated surgery to remove cancer a couple years ago. He was cancer free for all of about 3 months before it was back and uncontrollable. My point is that once you're doing procedures such as this, you never really know how or when your body will react.
Best wishes for Oscar in his recovery.
I read on another forum that some believe that a heart transplant is so severe that this is just corporate talk and they are looking for a new CEO (lot's of risk involved.) I can see that point also.
Anybody feel Oscar might not actually be coming back?
Jan 6, 2016, 7:11 pm
#69
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,027
The husband of my Adm Asst had a heart transplant in 1997 and is coming up on his 20th anniversary next year, and is one of the fittest, most energetic folks I know.
We just aren't privy to the details (nor should we be) of this situation, but a heart transplant is not necessarily a prima facie indication to retire.
We just aren't privy to the details (nor should we be) of this situation, but a heart transplant is not necessarily a prima facie indication to retire.
Jan 6, 2016, 7:11 pm
#70
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: iad/dca
Programs: UA Million Mile Gold, Club, AA, Delta, Marriott, Hertz G, A/Club
Posts: 1,106
Odd they would not announce this in advance. While I wish him well it will take a while to see how he recovers and how this plays out. He might not feel like going back in the cage.
Jan 6, 2016, 7:22 pm
#71
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
If there's no legal requirement to inform shareholders, I hope they wouldn't announce it in advance. I'm sure it's an incredibly stressful time for Oscar's family, and although well-wishers mean well, they really can add to the stress at times like this. I'm glad they were able to have some private time together, without any outside distractions, going into a serious procedure like this.
Jan 6, 2016, 7:24 pm
#72
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
Programs: SBUX Gold
Posts: 14,507
Why would they announce this in advance? It would only serve to put unnecessary pressure on his private life, worry loyal customers, panic investors, especially if the result is an unknown (i.e., whether he survives the surgery or not).
Jan 6, 2016, 7:39 pm
#74
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 57,603
Brett Hart will mind the store.
I'm with others here that I'd probably retire. I know it's different, but my father had a successful complicated surgery to remove cancer a couple years ago. He was cancer free for all of about 3 months before it was back and uncontrollable. My point is that once you're doing procedures such as this, you never really know how or when your body will react.
Best wishes for Oscar in his recovery.
I'm with others here that I'd probably retire. I know it's different, but my father had a successful complicated surgery to remove cancer a couple years ago. He was cancer free for all of about 3 months before it was back and uncontrollable. My point is that once you're doing procedures such as this, you never really know how or when your body will react.
Best wishes for Oscar in his recovery.
Jan 6, 2016, 7:46 pm
#75
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
And personally, I think that's very appropriate, and a good way for UA to handle it. I'm sure there's been some contingency planning going on already and it's probably going into high gear now.