American Airlines Shares Jumped 5% As United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby Has Floated A Possible Combination With It

TigerApr 13, 2026 10:50 PM

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American Airlines shares jumped 5% as United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with it.

Kirby has pitched the idea to senior government officials, though it’s unclear if any overtures have since been made or if an actual process is underway to explore a deal, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the conversations are private.

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