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United CEO brushes off airline mergers after American rejection: 'There's nothing'
RIO DE JANEIRO — United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he doesn't expect more airline consolidation in the U.S. and he's not interested in pursuing a merger for his airline after American Airlines rejected the idea of a combination earlier this year. "United's not going to do a deal just to do a deal," Kirby told reporters Sunday on the sidelines at the International Air Transport Association's annual meeting.
Airline CEO who counted cards now bets premium perks can win over fliers
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that travelers will pay more for a better overall flying experience, and United’s numbers suggest his theory is correct. Years ago, Kirby was a serious and successful gambler who learned to count cards. He’s still banned from several casinos in Las Vegas, The Wall Street Journal reported.
'Bring 'em on': Delta wants United's crown over the Pacific, too
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High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says
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Airlines find the grass isn't always greener with new engines
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Airline profits plummet as US fuel costs nearly double
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Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi
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5 takeaways from airline CEOs' biggest annual gathering
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