Originally Posted by
uanj
I don't like Kirby's style of talking smack, but he makes really good points.
Agree. But the guy has enthusiasm and a vision and he's done a great job leading and executing. UA is a completely different airline from when he took over. The warm fuzzies of the Munoz era are gone but operationally it is a very solid airline.
What metric are you using to call Phoenix the 5th largest US City?
Census metrics estimate the metro area at 11th in 2024
Um, it
is the 5th largest city in the country. In order: (1) New York City, (2) Los Angeles, (3) Chicago, (4) Houston, (5) Phoenix. Look this up anywhere. (And relatedly, Maricopa County is the 4th largest county by population in the country.)
As already noted, Metropolitan Statistical Area measures something completely different. You could look that up as well. Or ask one of the AI engines to explain the difference between a "city" and a "metropolitan statistical area."