American Airlines and United Airlines. Will the great merger of American giants take place?
The American media wrote a few days ago that United Airlines and American Airlines may join forces. They indicated that it would be a merger that would create the world's largest airline. For now, however, this is still a long way off.
American Airlines has announced that it is not interested in merging with United Airlines and has not held any discussions on this matter. Reuters indicates that this position minimizes the chances of concluding an agreement that could change the face of the industry.
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“While changes in the broader airline market may be necessary, a merger with United would have a negative impact on competition and consumers“, American Airlines said, adding that such a transaction would be inconsistent with their understanding of the Trump administration's approach to antitrust enforcement.
United Airlines declined to comment. The White House has also remained silent until now.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby presented the possibility of a merger with American Airlines at a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the end of February. This came three days before the US and Israel began their war on Iran, which sent jet fuel prices skyrocketing and prompted airlines to raise ticket prices and fees to compensate for higher costs.
American Airlines and United Airlines are fighting in one of their largest markets
The US aviation market is one of the largest and most competitive in the world, encompassing both an extensive network of domestic and international connections, and its development is driven by high demand, population mobility and a strong economy. The key players include American Airlines and United Airlines, which are among the largest airlines in the world in terms of the number of passengers and routes served.
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Both companies have extensive transfer hubs and extensive aircraft fleets, which allows them to play a central role in domestic and international air transport. Thanks to their scale and importance, they have a significant impact on ticket prices, service standards and competition in the entire sector.
