United CEO Wants A 50-Gate Miami Hub—Says American Airlines Has What He Needs

September 10, 2026

Scott Kirby says he’d build a Miami hub with 40–50 gates and wants a bigger return to JFK. American has both assets. His case for acquiring them makes more sense than his claim that the big airlines don’t compete on price.

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