United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta Air Lines (DL) CEO Ed Bastian in 2025 to propose a merger between the two carriers, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Delta reviewed the approach and then ended the discussion.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was spotted flying American Airlines from Dallas to Houston using lifetime personal travel benefits earned after leaving the rival carrier more than a decade ago.
United CEO Scott Kirby rules out airline consolidation and dismisses JetBlue merger talk at a Bernstein investor event.
The American Airlines (AA) pilots union has signaled openness to merger or takeover discussions involving the carrier, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between labor leadership and management at the Fort Worth (DFW) based airline.
American Airlines (AA) has explored a potential merger with Alaska Airlines (AS), according to industry developments, but discussions have not progressed beyond the early stages.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed speculation about airline mergers in a CNBC interview.
The government’s move to redistribute 10 flight routes following the merger of Korean Air (KE) and Asiana Airlines (OZ) has drawn strong interest from low-cost carriers (LCCs) eager to claim newly available slots.
Alaska Airlines (AS) was forced to pay $160 million for the Virgin trademark it no longer uses, following a UK court ruling.
United Airlines (UA) and JetBlue Airways (B6) are reportedly exploring potential partnership, raising questions about a merger or partnership.
Air India subsidiaries Air India Express and AirAsia India switched to a unified website, reservation system, and customer support channels on Tuesday. According to the group, the move will allow passengers to manage bookings and check-in for domestic and international flights on the integrated website, Airindiaexpress.com.