The statement came after reports earlier this week that United CEO Scott Kirby had pitched President Trump on the potential megadeal.

An American Airlines jet takes off as an United Airlines jet taxis at DFW International ¿Airport in Grapevine, Texas, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero) April 17 (Reuters) – American ...

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has firmly rejected a proposed merger with United Airlines, calling it anti-competitive and harmful to customers. Instead, American is exploring deeper partnerships ...

American Airlines has rejected reports of merger talks with United Airlines, calling the idea harmful to competition and consumers. The proposed tie-up, floated by United CEO Scott Kirby, would create ...

United Airlines on Monday announced that it's ending its pursuit of a potential merger with American Airlines after its rival rebuffed an initial approach to discuss a deal. United CEO Scott Kirby ...

April 27 (UPI) --The chief executive officer of United Airlines confirmed Monday that he pitched a potential merger to American Airlines, but was turned down. United CEO Scott Kirby said in a ...

CHICAGO >> American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom flatly rejected a merger with United Airlines as anti-competitive today, pledged to defend American’s Chicago hub and signaled that ...