Reuters
• David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh
United-American merger talks hit US political and antitrust roadblocks as Senate skepticism grows
United Airlines’ proposed consolidation with American Airlines is facing resistance from US policymakers, with the White House declining to weigh in while flagging potential antitrust concerns. The bid—raised by CEO Scott Kirby in discussions including a late-February meeting with President Trump—now appears threatened by regulatory and legislative hurdles.
