United CEO Scott Kirby Proposes Merger With American to Trump Officials

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated the concept of a merger with American Airlines to senior members of the Trump administration. The report, confirmed by The Air Current's Jon Ostrower, suggests Kirby has been pitching the idea for about a week. While JetBlue has been the primary consolidation rumor target, a United-American merger would be on a different scale. The seriousness of the proposal is unclear, but it raises questions about regulatory approval under the current administration and the strategic rationale behind United acquiring its rival