And the good news is . . . United's network is among the very best of any airline in the world.

FlyingTypers has learned that President of United Cargo Robbie Anderson was released on Monday, June 9.
     A source at United confirmed the news to FlyingTypers simply stating:
     “I can confirm that he decided to leave the company.”
     Sources say that management at the carrier decided the time was right to make the change as the fortunes of the UA Cargo Division continue to spiral downward.
     Robbie Anderson, one the nicest people you would ever meet, was President of United Cargo since October 2010.
     He was the first Continental Airlines executive to serve in the top cargo spot at the new combined United Airlines.

What Went Wrong?

     Another source told FT: “Since the merger, it’s no secret United Cargo has underperformed as compared to DL and AA.
     “Lots of initiatives to turn it around . . . but they just did not get the results hoped for.”
     “As we look back on the last four years at UA,” an industry observer pointed out, “the performance at UA Cargo has been quite poor, with the carrier losing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue since 2010.
     “Airlines, like any other business, are today holding their executives accountable for performance.
     “Also that significantly delayed, widely reported IT cutover to the UC360 program in July of 2013 resulted in severe operational and accounting issues that continue to exist today in some manner and form.
     “Unfortunately, there also appears to have been a general lack of focus across the board with respect to closer engagement with their customer base during these times,” the source concluded.

Looking Ahead

     “I still believe in a place called Hope,” were Bill Clinton’s first words when he became President; somehow, those words echo and ring true upon looking at United Cargo right now.
     United has an unbelievable brand. There are a lot of good people who work day to day within the cargo division, and they are totally dedicated to their customers.
     United also has an incredible airline network—among the very best of any airline in the world.
     As you read this, that sterling network continues to evolve and expand.
     Hope at United Cargo rests on the fact that there is nothing structurally wrong at the airline.
     Our hope is that United brings in an air cargo executive that understands the industry and can effectively stabilize things, with a “take the bull by the horns” attitude and accountability—someone who will be able to lead the UA Cargo team to the future glory they deserve and once enjoyed.
Geoffrey

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