# United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed Monday that he approached American Airlines about a merger.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · International Business Times*

## Key points

- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly confirmed he approached American Airlines about a potential merger.
- American Airlines declined to engage, effectively ending prospects for a United-American merger.
- Kirby directly acknowledged for the first time that United made merger overtures during meetings with Trump officials.
- President Donald Trump stated last week he opposes a merger between United and American Airlines.

**Companies:** United Airlines, American Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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