What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a potential merger with Trump administration officials earlier this year.
What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a potential merger with Trump administration officials earlier this year. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
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United Airlines CEO reportedly pitched merger with American, sparking competition fears
Critics warned of ‘higher ticket prices, more fees, and fewer options’ for passengers if two travel giants try to combine The CEO of United Airlines is said to have pitched a blockbuster merger with American Airlines during a meeting with Donald Trump, floating the combination of the world’s two largest carriers. Scott Kirby, who leads United, raised the prospect during an encounter with the US president in late February, Reuters reported, citing two unnamed sources. Such a deal would overhaul the global air travel industry – and likely face intense competition scrutiny. Continue reading...
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