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Scott Kirby Mocks An "Idiotic" United'Jet Blue Merger, But The Math Could Change
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (1007+ words) An increasingly bold Scott Kirby says United Airlines has no interest in buying Jet Blue, dismissing the idea as "idiotic." I believe him'but only if we are talking about Jet Blue as it exists today. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby…...
United Airlines CEO rules out consolidation push after American rebuff
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (475+ words) By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Nandan Mandayam CHICAGO, May 27 (Reuters) " United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Wednesday the carrier does not expect to pursue airline consolidation for the foreseeable future, weeks after American Airlines rebuffed his approach for a…...
United Airlines Says No To Airline Mergers
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (771+ words) United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is downplaying talk of a possible megamerger in the United States after weeks of heavy reporting on his airline's interest in it. Now, Kirby says that further airline consolidation will not occur, especially after American…...
Hawaiian Airlines completes Alaska Airlines integration, unified booking now live
19+ hour, 41+ min ago (628+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
United Airlines rules out 'idiotic' Jet Blue merger talk
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (495+ words) Talk of a blockbuster merger between United Airlines and American Airlines went nowhere. Now, it appears United is setting its sights on " well, no one. The Chicago-based carrier on Wednesday said it expects to sit out any big airline industry…...
Surging Jet Fuel Prices Spark Airline Merger Speculation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (271+ words) In the past week, airline CEOs and the Transportation Secretary have fueled speculation of mergers on the horizon, but industry experts warn consolidation would be unlikely to benefit the traveling public. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated a possible merger…...
American Airlines Ends United Airlines Merger Rumors With Stern Response - AOL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (835+ words) Will two of the largest airlines in the U. S. finally consolidate for a greater purpose? Rumors about a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines have been swirling, but AA has just responded bluntly in a statement: "No" to amalgamation with…...
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers Airfare Hikes and Groundings
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (645+ words) The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines on May 2, 2026, has triggered a sharp increase in summer airfares and left smaller community airports scrambling to replace lost commercial flight capacity. Data from travel sites Points Path and The Points Guy indicates that…...
Brazil's Acelen Renewables Secures $1. 5 B In Funding For SAF Plant
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (95+ words) Aviation Week Brazil's Acelen Renewables Secures $1. 5 B In Funding For SAF Plant Acelen plans to build a sustainable aviation fuel plant in Bahia, Brazil. Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry,…...
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers Domestic Airfare Surge
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (190+ words) asatunews. co. id Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers Domestic Airfare Surge Domestic flight ticket prices surged across the United States following the shutdown of Spirit Airlines on May 2, 2026, creating higher travel costs ahead of the summer season. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…...