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independent.co.uk - David Shepardson - United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger to Trump, sources say
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger to Trump, sources say
The Independent

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in late February, two sources said, raising the prospect of an industry-reshaping deal likely to face significant…

theguardian.com - Guardian staff reporter - United Airlines CEO reportedly pitched merger with American, sparking competition fears
United Airlines CEO reportedly pitched merger with American, sparking competition fears
The Guardian

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…

dailymail.co.uk - Erin Deborah Waks - Major German airline cancels hundreds of flights as pilots strike
Major German airline cancels hundreds of flights as pilots strike
Mail Online

READ MORE: Lufthansa cancels 800 flights in strike - leaving more than 100,000 passengers stranded A pilots' strike at Lufthansa has caused hundreds of flight cancellations, creating a knock-on effect on passengers travelling with the airline. At…

newsweek.com - Jordan King - United-American Airlines merger could make flying worse. Here's how
United-American Airlines merger could make flying worse. Here's how
Newsweek

United Airlines reportedly pitched the idea of merging with American Airlines to President Donald Trump last year, but two aviation industry experts have told Newsweek that it could make flying worse for people. If the merger took place, it could…

bloomberg.com - Stock Movers: United Airlines, Amazon, Wells Fargo
Stock Movers: United Airlines, Amazon, Wells Fargo
Bloomberg

Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
The Standard

A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 to $90…

yahoo.com - By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh - United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say
Yahoo!

By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, April 13 (Reuters) - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting nFWN40W13A with U.S. President Donald Trump…

independent.co.uk - Jamie Freed - Which airlines have cancelled flights to the Middle East? Latest as ceasefire at risk
Which airlines have cancelled flights to the Middle East? Latest as ceasefire at risk
The Independent

Global air travel faces severe disruption, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continuing to impede access to key hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. British Airways is making permanent changes to its network, announcing the cancellation…

wfaa.com - Leonardo Rosas (Dallas Business Journal) - United Airlines CEO reportedly pitches merger with American Airlines to Trump
United Airlines CEO reportedly pitches merger with American Airlines to Trump
wfaa.com

Transportation Such a deal between would represent a seismic shift for the airline industry, as well as for the public company landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth. Read this story and more North Texas business news from our content partners at the…

jalopnik.com - Ryan Erik King - United Airlines Pitched Mega Merger With American Airlines To Trump
United Airlines Pitched Mega Merger With American Airlines To Trump
Jalopnik

Industry-altering mergers have been a running trend of the second Trump administration, highlighted by Paramount Skydance's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The airlines are seemingly dipping their toes into the gold…

independent.co.uk - Roushni Nair - Another airline prepares to ground planes and cut routes
Another airline prepares to ground planes and cut routes
The Independent

The air travel industry is experiencing its worst crisis in years, with major airlines like Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, and Qantas warning of staff furloughs, flight cancellations, and spiralling costs. The crisis is due to the Iran war, which has…

thehill.com - Andrew Dorn - Delta doubles down on premium seats as airlines target big spenders
Delta doubles down on premium seats as airlines target big spenders
The Hill

(NewsNation) — Delta Air Lines is doubling down on high-paying travelers with new business-class suites, as major carriers focus more on big-spending passengers than simply filling seats. The airline unveiled its next-generation Delta One…

independent.co.uk - Roushni Nair - Air travel crisis worsens as airlines furlough staff and ground planes
Air travel crisis worsens as airlines furlough staff and ground planes
The Independent

Air travel's worst crisis in years deepened Tuesday as major airlines warned they'll be forced to furlough staff and axe more flights. Lufthansa said it may have to ground planes as Virgin Atlantic flagged a looming supply crunch and Qantas Airways…

thehill.com - Max Rego - United CEO pitches merger to Trump that would create world's largest airline: Report
United CEO pitches merger to Trump that would create world's largest airline: Report
The Hill

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched a merger between his company and American Airlines during a Feb. 25 meeting with President Trump, Reuters reported on Monday. Kirby proposed the consolidation toward the end of a White House meeting on the…

bloomberg.com - Will Daley - US Premarket Movers: American Airlines, Dell, Credo, Lucid
US Premarket Movers: American Airlines, Dell, Credo, Lucid
Bloomberg

S&P 500 Index futures rise 0.2% as of 7:51 a.m. in New York on optimism that the US and Iran are considering another round of peace talks. Here are some of the biggest US movers before the bell:…

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