United CEO Jeff Smisek was appointed chairman of the board of the world’s largest carrier, replacing Glenn Tilton, effective Dec. 31, 2012. Smisek will continue as United’s CEO as well.

In the previous Jeff Smisek reign, United fell far behind some of its competitors in profitability. But that's beginning to change — slowly. United Airlines said Tuesday it posted its best ...

United CEO Jeff Smisek quit after an investigation into the route. Mr Smisek has not been charged with any criminal wrongdoing. Samson was the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New ...