United CEO announces return to work date

Oscar Munoz will resume leading the airline in early 2016.

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United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz seems to be on the mend after a major health scare.

The 56-year-old was in the CEO position for just 37 days before suffering a heart attack in October and going on medical leave.

“I am excited to tell you that I am on the road to recovery,” Munoz said in a memo to employees. “My time away will be a little longer than I would like, but based upon discussions with my doctors, I will be back in the first quarter.”

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