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 ...

United CEO Scott Kirby says his vision for a merger with American Airlines would have added jobs and routes, but the rival declined to engage on a deal.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby took his proposed merger with American Airlines off the table on Monday after it generated backlash from antitrust experts, lawmakers, and President Donald Trump. Two ...

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 ...

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 ...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's reported pitch to President Trump for a United-American merger intensifies pressure on American CEO Robert Isom, analysts said.