“How UA decides where to fly & the importance of NZ/Australasia to UA’s Global Network”
Patrick Quayle is senior vice president of global network planning and alliances for United. In this role, he is responsible for setting the airline’s global network strategy including capacity decisions, aircraft scheduling, fleet strategy, and the development of alliance partnerships around the world. Under Patrick’s leadership, the network team has rapidly expanded its $50 billion route portfolio, announcing more than 80 new international routes, including first-ever service from a U.S. carrier to cities such as Cape Town, Naples, and Porto. In 2022, Patrick grew United into the largest transatlantic airline for the first time in the company’s nearly 100-year history. Patrick led the commercial strategy for the over $1 billion investment in its United Polaris and Premium Plus expansion, including the design and interior configuration for more than 1,000 of United’s aircraft. This includes projects like its high-premium Boeing 767-300ER operating between New York and London and the order of 500 new narrowbodies as part of the “United Next” plan. Lastly, Patrick has reinvigorated United’s joint venture partnerships, guiding the restart of the largest joint venture in the world with Lufthansa Group and Air Canada and introducing a new transborder joint venture in 2022. Further, he expanded United’s global footprint with innovative deals, adding new partners like Virgin Australia and Airlink of South Africa. Bringing extensive experience to United since 2017, Patrick previously served as managing director of international planning at American Airlines, where he oversaw a $12 billion international route portfolio. Patrick began his career in network planning at Continental Airlines. Patrick received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Rice University, his MBA from the University of Bath, and was named to Crain’s Chicago Business 40 under 40 in 2017.
Date: 8 March Time: 7.15am to 9.00am networking breakfast followed by presentation Venue: JW Marriott Auckland, 22-26 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 Cost: Members $65.00 inc GST, Non-Members $75.00 inc GST There will be a business card draw at the event for one Polaris Business Class ticket to San Francisco on United Airlines to the USA.
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