United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby proposed a merger with American Airlines to the White House in February, aiming to create the world's largest airline. Although the idea has been considered since last year, analysts doubt the deal will clear regulatory hurdles due to its size. Kirby believes a larger airline could better compete globally, especially on routes to the Middle East, where U.S. carriers currently face strong competition from regional airlines. Both United and American Airlines declined to comment on the merger talks.
US stock futures rose after a softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report reduced the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in July. The market now awaits today's Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which could either confirm easing inflatio...
United Airlines announced it will offer customers the option to pay more to keep the middle seat empty on certain rows of its Airbus A321XLR aircraft, providing extra space and comfort. This upsell feature, common in Europe as a form of short-haul bu...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted largely in the US, has driven significant traffic gains for major US airlines like American, Delta, and United. American Airlines added over 27,000 seats on routes to host cities, while United saw nearly a 20% booking ...
