Airline Industry Recruits Ex-NH Governor to Head Lobbying Group

Aug. 18, 2025, 6:55 PM UTC

The airline lobby accomplished what Senate Republicans failed to do: Lure former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu to Washington.

The Republican will take the helm of Airlines for America, the industry lobby with members that include American Airlines and United Airlines, starting Sept. 9.

Nick Calio, the group’s president and CEO for nearly 15 years, announced his retirement earlier this year and will take on the role of CEO emeritus through the end of the year, the group said Monday. Calio’s compensation was about $4.7 million, according to Airlines for America’s 2023 tax forms that also showed total revenue of ...

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