Extra Section 5: Oscar Munoz

Extra Section 5: Oscar Munoz

Author: Doug and Drew December 30, 2025 Duration: 1:02:36

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Aired on December 29, 2025

Doug and Drew are taking a week off. Enjoy this class episode from August 15, 2023 with Oscar Munoz of United Airlines. 

Doug and Drew interview Oscar Munoz, recent CEO and Chairman of United Airlines. Oscar talks about how he turned around a major US airline and put it on a path to success. We talk about his new book “Turnaround Time” which chronicles his life and career and fulfilling his American dream. Oscar discusses with us:

  • How he put safety and people first as he turned United around
  • Oscar’s thoughts on the Archer Midnight eVTOL and Boom Supersonic Overture
  • Surviving a heart attack and the resilience to bounce back stronger
  • Advice for people entering the airline industry
  • Thoughts on the current state of the airline industry and its future

We don’t let Oscar leave without answering some avgeek questions! 

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