United CEO brushes off airline mergers after American rejection: 'There's nothing'

A United Airlines plane taxis at Los Angeles International Airport on April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images 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. …