United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby takes shot at American Airlines, predicts only two industry leaders: ‘everyone else…’

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has made a striking forecast about the future of the U.S. airline industry, and in doing so, directly questioned the long-term viability of American Airlines.

In his latest remarks, Kirby insisted that only two “brand-loyal” full-service airlines will remain dominant, naming United and Delta, and implicitly excluding American.