United Airlines CEO argues low-cost carriers have no future at SFO: ‘It’s just math

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Challenges the Viability of Low-Cost Carriers at Major Airports. In a recent earnings call on January 22, 2025, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed skepticism about the sustainability of low-cost carriers (LCCs) operating profitably at major U.S. airports, including San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Kirby highlighted escalating operational costs as…