United Continental chief back at helm

United Continental's chief Oscar Munoz will be returning full-time to the company March 14 after a sick leave, United said on Sunday.

Munoz, 56, was admitted to a hospital for emergency care in October. US media have reported that he had a heart transplant.

Munoz had just taken over from Jeffery Smisek when he took ill.

United Continental Holdings is the number three airline by traffic, behind American and Delta

United Continental Holdings is the number three airline by traffic, behind American and Delta ©Justin Sullivan (Getty/AFP)

United Continental Holdings is the number three airline by traffic, behind American and Delta.

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