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Airline Blaming Delays on Climate Change Is 'Absurd' Excuse

Travelers wait for their bags amid rows of unclaimed luggage at the United Airlines baggage claim area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on June 29. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

By    |   Thursday, 13 July 2023 06:56 AM EDT

Much like many of his company’s planes in the run-up to the Fourth of July, the excuse deployed by United Airlines’ CEO to explain the travel troubles likely isn’t going to fly.

Climate experts are assailing United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s claim that “climate change” is to blame for a raft of flight delays and cancellations that plagued travelers ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Much like many of his company's planes in the runup to the Fourth of July, the excuse deployed by United Airlines' CEO to explain the travel troubles likely isn't going to fly. Climate experts are assailing United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's claim that "climate change" is to...
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