Photo Credit: A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Vincenzo Pace
The proposed merger represents United CEO Scott Kirby’s high appetite for ambitious and large deals.
LinkedIn X Facebook Email Gift What options does struggling JetBlue have now that a United deal appears off the table? How would regulators likely respond to a merger between two of the largest U.S. carriers? Why did the Delta-United merger talks fail to progress beyond due diligence? Select a question above or ask something else
United Airlines has been on the hunt for mega-deals, but none have materialized.
United pitched a merger to Delta Air Lines, a deal that would have combined two of the most profitable U.S. carriers, according to a report Sunday from The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
United CEO Scott Kirby approached Delta CEO Ed Bastian about the tie-up, according to the report. Delta discussed the merger and assessed the merits of such a deal as part of due diligence, but the talks didn’t progress further. The two companies then moved on from the proposal.
Since fuel prices surged in the wake of the Iran war, it was largely expected that a frenzy of M&A would occur in the airline industry as d
Jet Stream keeps you ahead of the fast-moving world of global airlines.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive email communication from Skift.
See more essential travel news in your search results.
Tags: delta air lines , jet stream , mergers and acquisitions , united airlines
LinkedIn X Facebook Email First read is on us . Subscribe today to keep up with the latest travel industry news.
Subscribe now for complete access to Skift.com’s trusted coverage of the travel industry.
Enter your email for a complimentary article + exclusive offers.