United and Delta Explored Potential Merger Before Talks Ended, WSJ Reports
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines reportedly engaged in preliminary merger discussions earlier this year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The talks, said to be initiated by United CEO Scott Kirby, aimed to create what would have been the world's largest airline. However, these discussions did not advance to a serious stage and ultimately concluded. A primary motivation for United was allegedly to close its profitability gap with the more lucrative Delta. Any potential deal would have certainly faced significant antitrust scrutiny from U.S. regulators.
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