What happened
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, a former president of American Airlines, has floated the idea of merging with or acquiring American Airlines to senior government officials. The proposition, reported by Bloomberg, would face intense regulatory scrutiny but could create a massive carrier with significant monopoly power on travel to Latin America. Kirby previously left American after it became clear he wouldn't become CEO. While a United-JetBlue acquisition is also considered plausible for JFK access, the United-American combination would likely result in a combined loyalty program potentially named MileageAdvantage and a corporate name of United American Airlines (UAA). This represents a major potential shift in the airline industry structure