United Airlines CEO discusses potential merger
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 18:51 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has confirmed he approached American about a potential merger, but was rebuffed. The Independent reports this development, and notes that Kirby thinks a merger would benefit travelers.
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