American Airways CEO Robert Isom mentioned a possible merger with rival United Airways would harm shoppers and could be anticompetitive.
United CEO Scott Kirby floated the thought of a potential merger with American to a Trump administration official earlier this yr, in keeping with individuals accustomed to the matter, eyeing a world enlargement that might tackle different worldwide carriers.
Isom declined to say if United made a proper inquiry to American.
“I am not going to get into particulars,” he mentioned. On Friday, American issued an announcement saying that it’s “not engaged with or involved in any discussions relating to a merger with United Airways.”
President Donald Trump mentioned he was in opposition to the thought earlier this week.
American has trailed rivals United — the place Kirby beforehand served as president — and Delta Air Strains, and is attempting to catch up by means of investments in premium merchandise, like new planes and lounges.
