Is A United-American Mega Merger Realistic?

American Airlines and United Airlines aircraft
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As United Airlines reportedly tests the waters for a combination with American Airlines, significant hurdles would complicate any path forward—but the timing might present a rare opportunity. Whether any formal process is underway remains unclear; United CEO Scott Kirby has “pitched” the idea to...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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