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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed Monday that he approached American Airlines to explore a possible merger.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed he approached American Airlines about a potential merger.
KEY POINTS
- Kirby discussed the merger proposal with Trump administration officials before it became public.
- American Airlines publicly rejected any merger talks and stated no interest in discussions.
- Lawmakers from both parties criticized the possible merger for potentially harming industry competition.
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