Skift
Meghna Maharishi
26 July 2026

The proposed merger represents United CEO Scott Kirby’s high appetite for ambitious and large deals.

United Airlines has been on the hunt for mega-deals, but none have materialized.

United pitched a merger to Delta Air Lines, a deal that would have combined two of the most profitable U.S. carriers, according to a report Sunday from The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter...

United Chased Delta and American. Now Airline M&A Has Stalled - Skift - 26 July 2026

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