United Airlines has announced a $1.5B share buyback program), its first since before the pandemic. The plan has inflamed an already contentious relationship between the airline and its flight attendants, who have been pushing for a new contract. The Association of Flight Attendants International President Sara Nelson calls the buyback a “big mistake” and argues that some of that money belongs to the airline’s workers. United CEO Scott Kirby responds to Nelson’s comments, insisting that flight attendants will get an “industry-leading” contract. Plus, Qualcomm might wait until after the election to decide whether to buy Intel) and Tom Brady will soon be a part owner) of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sara Nelson - 15:19
Scott Kirby - 24:02
In this episode:
Sara Nelson, @FlyingWithSara)
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick)
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk)
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin)
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie)
