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United Rules Out Major Merger With American and Signals Targeted Asset Buying Strategy

Scott Kirby said rising jet fuel costs are straining weaker carriers and could open opportunities to buy slots, gates or routes.

Delta Plans Second Delta One Lounge at LAX for 2027

American Pilots Chief Calls United Merger Pitch ‘Bold,’ Raising Pressure on Airline’s Leaders

United Ends Bid for American Merger After Rejection

Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Submit Non-Binding Bids for TAP Air Portugal

UK Regulator Sets Out Heathrow Fee Cap Near £28.80 for 2027–31

Azul Exits U.S. Chapter 11 as American and United Take 8% Stakes, CEO Charts Disciplined Growth

United Lifts O’Hare Schedule to Record 750 Daily Flights in Gate Fight With American

United Vows 2026 Flight Additions in Chicago Gate Fight as American Expands Routes

Southwest Tops WSJ 2025 U.S. Airline Rankings as Delta Falls to Third

JetBlue Opens BlueHouse, Its First Branded Lounge, at JFK Terminal 5

Lufthansa Files Official Interest for 44.9% Stake in TAP as Portugal Opens Sale

Aer Lingus Opens Consultation on Possible Closure of Manchester Long-Haul Base

Wizz Air Starts Moving Gatwick Capacity to Luton to Cut Costs

Qantas Introduces Economy Plus With More Legroom, Launching February 2026

Government Sets Terms for Air T’s Rescue of Rex as EY Confirms No Return for Unsecured Creditors

IATA–Oliver Wyman: Supply Chain Crisis to Cost Airlines Over $11 Billion in 2025

United CEO Predicts Spirit Will Go Out of Business as Carrier Cuts Deepen

Condor Plans Further Action After Court Quashes Cartel Order in Lufthansa Feeder Fight

German Aviation Falters as 2026 Budget Keeps Taxes Intact