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

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.

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 ...

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has ruled out a merger with United Airlines, calling it anti-competitive, and is instead exploring deeper partnerships with Alaska Airlines. Talks could see Alaska ...

CHICAGO, Illinois — American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom flatly rejected a merger with United Airlines as anticompetitive on Thursday, pledged to defend American’s Chicago hub and signaled ...

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.

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 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 ...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Monday that American Airlines “declined to engage” in talks of a merger between the two companies, which he argued would benefit travelers in the U.S. In a lengthy ...