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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said American Airlines rejected his proposal.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed he proposed a merger to American Airlines.
KEY POINTS
- American Airlines explicitly rejected United's merger proposal and publicly closed the door.
- Kirby sought to create a globally competitive airline with American through increased customer coverage.
- President Trump publicly stated opposition to a United-American merger when approached by Kirby.
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