United Secretly Approached Delta About a Mega-Merger Last Year
United CEO Scott Kirby quietly approached Delta about combining the two top U.S. airlines. Talks ended quickly, revealing his bold ambitions.
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American Airlines Warns of Q3 Losses Despite Record Revenue as Jet Fuel Costs Surge
American Airlines posts record Q2 revenue of $16.7B but warns of Q3 adjusted losses of 10-70¢/share due to soaring jet fuel prices from U.S.-Iran conflict.
American Airlines Q1 Results: Strong Demand & Revenue Beat, But Jet Fuel Pain Hits Hard
American Airlines hit record $13.9B revenue in Q1 2026 but still lost $382M due to high fuel costs; outlook steady, shares rose.
United Beats Q1 Earnings & Revenue Estimates But Slashes Full-Year Guidance on Surging Fuel Prices
United beat Q1 expectations with higher revenue, but fuel costs rose so it cut flights and lowered profit forecast.
American Airlines Rejects United Merger, Citing Harm to Competition
American Airlines rejected a merger with United, saying it would reduce competition, raise prices, and hurt passengers.
Scott Kirby Proposes Historic United-American Airlines Merger to Trump
United may merge with American to compete globally, but faces big concerns over higher prices, less competition, and approval hurdles.