New United CEO says no to bankruptcy and mandating blocked middle seats

At two previous companies, new United CEO Scott Kirby developed a reputation for bluntness, often favouring honest answers over diplomatic ones. On Thursday, speaking at his first public forum since taking over last week from Oscar Munoz, Kirby showed he wouldn’t drop the act just because he now leads a Fortune 100 company. At the Bernstein 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, Kirby shared his opinions on several issues he’s confronting, including onboard safety, a lack of demand, and mounting debt. Story features highlights.<br/>