The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals
The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.
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United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed
United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
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Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
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Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
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American Airlines Says It Won’t Merge With United
American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.
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United Airlines Workers With Vaccine Exemptions Can Return to Jobs
The updated policy affects 2,200 employees who have been on unpaid leave or in roles not requiring in-person contact with customers.
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Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist
United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.
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Greenland Gets a Little Easier to Visit as United Starts Nonstop Flights
United Airlines has started a seasonal, nonstop flight from Newark to the capital of the Arctic island that President Trump wants to acquire.
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United Airlines Will Return to JFK Through a Deal With JetBlue
The partnership comes after Newark airport, where United has a big hub, suffered long delays because of air traffic control problems.
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Travelers Face Delays as Newark Airport Chaos Enters Second Week
Weather-related delays on top of staffing shortages and runway construction have snarled travel at one of the nation’s busiest airports.