United Airlines News

A United-American merger would mean pain for business travelers, but if it ever happened, there could be some positives, too.

United’s CEO makes a public case for consolidation, AI is simplifying complex travel booking, and onefinestay is doubling down on ultra-luxury.

Scott Kirby is using the dead American Airlines merger to pitch a new narrative — but don’t forget, his real audience is in D.C. rather than Dallas.

United is the first U.S. carrier to lower its 2026 outlook as a result of surging fuel prices. Alaska Airlines, which reported first-quarter earnings on Monday, suspended guidance for the year.

United might be interested in a long shot mega-merger with American, creating the largest airline in the world. Spirit's future looks uncertain once again.

United floated the idea of a merger with American. American says no. If it ever happened, it would be the most consequential airline deal in a decade.

Will two of America's biggest airlines become one? Gordon and Jay dig into whether a United-American mega-merger is actually on the table and ask what further consolidation would mean for the industry.

Sleep is the hottest new ancillary product in the economy cabin. Air New Zealand is first to market – but expect the entire industry to be watching closely.

A United-American tie-up would be the most significant airline merger in a decade and further tighten the grip of legacy carriers. But approval by regulators seems like a long shot.

A tie-up between United and American would create the largest carrier in the U.S. and have major ramifications for competition in the airline industry.