United CEO had been considering a merger last fall, months before bringing it up to the Trump administrationUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said the next phase for U.S. carriers is figuring out how to better compete on a global stage.{}

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said the next phase for U.S. carriers is figuring out how to better compete on a global stage.https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/united-ceo-kirby-american-airlines-potential-merger.html