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United Airlines CEO backs wealth tax amid criticism over his $32M pay.

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21 Oct 2026
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United Airlines CEO backs wealth tax amid criticism over his $32M pay.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reaffirmed his support for a wealth tax, calling it a matter of fairness to tax passive wealth growth that currently escapes income tax. He argued that while income is taxed at about 40%, wealth can grow tax-free indefinitely and only gets taxed upon inheritance, which he sees as unfair. Kirby, who earned $32.3 million in compensation, clarified he is not a politician or policy advocate but shared his personal view that taxing wealth gains would address inequality. His comments have sparked debate given his high pay and the broader discussion on wealth inequality in the U.S.

United Airlines Holdings Inc has a market cap of $31.73 billion and an enterprise value of $51.38 billion as of Oct 22, 2026 04:31 WIB. The stock price on Pluang is USD 102.00, up 4.33% in one day, with a high trading volume of 7,245,427 shares. Despite the CEO's comments on wealth tax, Pluang investors are currently selling the stock, with 100% of order activity on the platform being sell orders and a typical hold time of 46 days.

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