April 14, 2026

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a blockbuster merger with American Airlines in a Feb. 25 White House meeting with President Trump — a deal that would instantly create the world’s largest airline and set off a major antitrust fight. The pitch came amid a push to “revitalize” Washington Dulles, where United already dominates, and it’s already drawing sharp backlash from Democrats and antitrust critics who warn the consolidation would crush competition in a vital industry.

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