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American Airlines refused to engage in a possible merger with United, CEO says

‘American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines,’ the company said earlier this month

The Independent UK

United CEO Confirms He Approached American Airlines About Merger But Talks Ended After Rejection

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday publicly confirmed that he approached American Airlines about exploring a merger, but talks never progressed.

International Business Times

American Airlines CEO calls United merger a ‘nonstarter’: ‘No way to view that as anything but anticompetitive’

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says a United merger would be bad for the airline.

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American Airlines Swings To Loss In Q1 As Costs Rise And Demand Softens

American Airlines reported a first-quarter loss and withdrew its full-year financial guidance, as rising costs and uneven travel demand weighed on performance during the early months of 2026.

International Business Times

As American Airlines Denies Merger Talks, Should You Buy AAL Stock or Brace for a Crash Landing?

American Airlines’ rejection of United merger talks means the stock is now trading purely on its own fundamentals again.

Barchart

US Flight Chaos Intensifies as $11B Fuel Spike and Staffing Gaps Force Massive Airline Schedule Cuts

US air travellers face the worst flight chaos of 2026 as TSA staffing shortages, the Iran war jet fuel spike, and spring storms force airlines to slash routes and suspend key services.

International Business Times UK

United CEO Scott Kirby and American CEO Robert Isom were once colleagues known as ‘the dream team.’ Now Kirby wants to acquire his rival

The dueling CEOs of United and American have a long history of circling each other in the industry.

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A United American merger is by no means impossible given the president 'loves big deals'

Answering five key questions about a blockbuster deal.

Fortune

Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

About 300 flights per day must be cut from the schedule at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on the busiest days this summer in an effort to reduce flight delays, The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration ordered said Thursday the airlines scheduled more flights than O'Hare could handle,…

The Independent UK

"It gives my $2,800 American Vintage II Telecaster a serious run for its money": Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster review

Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster in style, and this Road Worn model is an exceptional ode to the first-ever mass-produced solidbody electric guitar

Guitar World

Grab This Brazen Bullish Opportunity in Hard-Hit American Airlines Stock Now

While the idea of buying AAL stock — or any other airliner — may seem ludicrous, there may be an underappreciated bullish play here.

Barchart

Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump

Corporate America has concluded that antitrust approval now comes from the top.

Axios

United Airlines CEO Reportedly Floats Merger Idea With American Airlines in Potential Industry Shake-Up

A reported proposal from United's top executive has sparked debate over whether combining the nation's largest airlines could strengthen global competitiveness—or drive fares higher for travelers.

International Business Times

Family sues American Airlines after 4-year-old is bumped from flight plunging ‘once in a lifetime’ Disney trip into chaos

Exclusive: The child’s father was promised a $1,200 voucher for his troubles, but the offer was later rescinded, attorney Chris Ieyoub told The Independent

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

United Airlines CEO reportedly pitched merger with American, sparking competition fears

Critics warn of ‘absolute disaster for the flying public’ if two air travel giants try to combine

RideApart

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Owners, There's A Fuel Hose Recall On Some Bikes

American Honda is also issuing a Stop Sale notice on affected bikes, but before you get too worried, the recall affects under 20% of bikes.

MarketBeat

1 Stock To Buy And 1 To Sell If The War In Iran Ends

If tensions ease and oil starts falling, American Airlines offers some solid recovery upside while Exxon’s rally could quickly unwind from current levels.

Latin Times

Iranian TV Urges Civilians to Capture U.S. Pilots After Alleged F-15E Shootdown

Iran's state-run Mehr News Agency called on Iranian civilians Friday to help capture the pilot and weapons officer of an American F-15E Strike Eagle that was allegedly shot down this morning over southern Iran, according to Iranian state media reports.

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The Times of India

Iran claims it shot down 'F-18' fighter jet over Chabahar; US fact-check tells a different story

US Central Command has debunked Iranian claims of shooting down an American F-18 fighter jet near Chabahar. CENTCOM explicitly stated on X that no US fighter aircraft have been downed by Iran, refuting footage shared by Iranian state media. This denial comes as Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal, insisting…

Reason

The First Rule Of Traveling Is Never Stop Moving

Never wait until it is too late.

The Mary Sue

Woman buys American Airlines flight. Then they make her board a bus at Indiana airport—and start driving to her destination: ‘$400 for a bus ride?!’

A woman says that her work booked her a flight to Chicago—only for her to get to the airport and discover that she was taking a bus.

Sports Illustrated

From Cinderella to Contender: The Complicated Aftermath of a Final Four Run

March Magic can lead to conference upgrades, more money and higher expectations. But sustaining that success is far more difficult.

The Independent UK

New non-stop flights are launching from the US to these 10 incredible European destinations

The new routes are launching from Seattle, Boston, New York and Philadelphi and deliver American travelers directly to world-class beaches and cities

International Business Times UK

Delta CEO Reveals 8 Record Sales Days This Quarter as Iran War Fails to Dent Bookings

Delta, American, and United raise Q1 revenue guidance at J.P. Morgan conference as bookings surge despite jet fuel costs rising over 50%.

The Independent UK

Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say

Rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines

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