Josh Earnest

Executive VP of Communications & Advertising, United Airlines Holdings

Search every verified Josh Earnest interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Josh Earnest, executive vice president of communications and advertising at United Airlines Holdings, spoke at a March 2026 event near an active runway at LAX. He described the event as "fully immersive," offering attendees the chance to see, touch, feel, and taste the airline's recent investments. Earnest noted that United Airlines will celebrate its centennial the following month and characterized the current period as a landmark moment, stating that "never before in our 100 years has so much innovation and focus on the future come together." Earnest contrasted United's strategy with that of other airlines, saying that about a decade ago, while the industry focused on "how do you win a commodity war" by adding seats and increasing utilization, United made a "conscious decision to do something different" by focusing on the customer experience. He referenced a previous event in Newark about five years ago where the airline announced a large purchase of narrow-body aircraft, describing it as momentous given the industry's post-COVID rebuilding challenges.