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United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger

President Trump has said the government could buy Spirit.

Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.

United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American to a Trump administration official earlier this year, according to sources.

American Airlines cut its 2026 earnings forecast, becoming the latest airline to lower its outlook after a surge in fuel costs added billions to its expenses.

Southwest Airlines forecasts quarterly earnings below estimates on higher fuel

The United Arab Emirates has engineered one of the world's most resilient travel and tourism economies. This Mideast war may be its biggest rebound test.

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

Boeing expects certification of new Max 7 and 10 models later this year, with deliveries starting in 2027.

The carrier's first-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations.