United Airlines’ Scott Kirby Also Approached Delta In Hopes Of A Megadeal, New Report Unveils

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly approached Delta Air Lines last year to discuss a potential merger that would have created the world’s largest airline by market value. According to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report, Kirby personally contacted Delta CEO Ed Bastian as United explored another blockbuster consolidation opportunity after years of pursuing ambitious growth strategies. The discussions ultimately went no further, with both airlines moving on from the proposal in different directions.