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Reuters • David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

United-American merger talks surface: Trump meeting raises antitrust questions as White House withholds view

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated a possible combination with American Airlines after a late-February meeting with President Donald Trump, according to sources. The White House said it would not weigh in on the proposal, even as multiple reports flag likely antitrust hurdles and scrutiny.

Bloomberg • Jeff Mason, Siddharth Philip

White House Declines to Discuss Possible United-American Merger

Also: Wall Street Journal, View from the Wing, CAPA and NBC News
2026-04-14T21:23:58.907846-07:00
Middle East   North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airlines   Spirit Airlines  
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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille, Siddharth Philip, Soma Biswas, Sri Taylor

Spirit Airlines at Risk of Facing Liquidation as Fuel Costs Bite

By Bloomberg: Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is at risk of being liquidated as rising jet fuel prices spurred by the US war with Iran further squeeze the bankrupt budget carrier’s finances, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: View from the Wing and CNBC
2026-04-15T14:54:29.722047-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Now with DOT approval, Allegiant positioned to close Sun Country purchase next month

By FlightGlobal: Allegiant and Sun Country may be within weeks of completing their merger. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved US discount airline company Allegiant Travel Group’s planned acquisition of competitor Sun Country Airlines Holdings, positioning the companies to close their deal as soon as 13 May.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-04-15T15:09:15.451996-07:00