Oscar Munoz
| Oscar Munoz | |
| Born | born 1959 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Former Chairman and CEO of United Airlines |
Oscar Munoz (born 1959) is an American business executive who served as the chairman and chief executive officer of United Airlines, one of the largest airline carriers in the United States. After stepping down from his leadership role at the airline, Munoz has remained a commentator on aviation industry issues, appearing in media outlets to discuss topics such as the state of the U.S. air traffic control system.[1]
Career
United Airlines
Munoz served as the chief executive officer and chairman of United Airlines. During and after his tenure, United Airlines operated as one of the major carriers in the United States aviation market.
Post-United Airlines Activities
Following his departure from United Airlines, Munoz has continued to engage publicly with aviation policy matters. In May 2025, he appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box program, where he discussed systemic problems in the U.S. air traffic control infrastructure. During the appearance, Munoz stated that air traffic problems affecting the aviation industry had been "decades in the making," pointing to long-standing underinvestment and structural failures in the air traffic control systems.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz: Air traffic problems have been decades in the making". CNBC. 2025-05-16. Retrieved 2026-03-12.