United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek quits amid corruption probe

The chief executive and chairman of the board of United Airlines, Jeff Smisek, has quit amid a corruption investigation. Two other executives of the US's third largest airline also resigned. According to US media reports, federal authorities are investigating whether Mr Smisek sanctioned a money-losing flight to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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