All signs point to “no” on a hypothetical United–American merger, but speculation is mounting on whether a different airline deal may take its place. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised eyebrows when he suggested his company buy American Airlines in a private February meeting with President Donald Trump, who has dismissed the idea since reports […]
Floated United-American merger could open door to another airline deal
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Wed 20:19 - Handelsblatt Politik
Low-cost airline: US state could hold 90 percent of Spirit Airlines
Thu 16:28 - The Hill
Pence-aligned group blasts Trump's reported Spirit Airlines rescue deal
Thu 23:00 - The Hill
Trump faces conservative blowback over Spirit Airlines rescue
Fri 10:30 - National Review
Don’t Lift Spirit
Fri 13:49 - Washington Examiner
Government may ‘just buy’ struggling Spirit Airlines, Trump says
Fri 14:52 - The Hill
O'Leary: Possible Spirit Airlines bailout 'really bad idea'
Fri 23:38 - National Review
The Spirit Airlines Bailout Is a Bad Idea Built on a Worse Precedent
Sat 10:00 - Washington Post
Trump’s idea to ‘just buy’ bankrupt Spirit Airlines draws GOP backlash
Sat 13:36 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
The US government wants to save Spirit Airlines. There is as much as $500 million at stake
Mon 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Floated United-American merger could open door to another airline deal