United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has reportedly floated the idea of merging with rival American Airlines during discussions with Trump administration officials, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The move that could redraw the map of the U.S. aviation industry if it ever advances beyond early conversations .
The discussions, first reported by CBS News and later corroborated by Reuters, suggest Kirby raised the possibility during a White House meeting in February, where broader airline competition and international market pressures were also discussed.
