United Airlines merger talk puts spotlight on American CEO's future, experts say

United Airlines merger talk puts spotlight on American CEO's future, experts say

A bold merger proposal from United CEO Scott Kirby to President Donald Trump has left American Airlines' CEO Robert Isom in the crosshairs, with analysts predicting the board may oust him in response to the potential industry shakeup.Kirby reportedly lobbied Trump for his blessing on a merger that has fueled speculation that Isom is getting squeezed out."I suspect one of the outcomes will be that just this very suggestion is going to make the bo…

United And American Airlines Are Exploring A Merger That Would Reshape U.S. Air Travel - Travel Noire

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly raised the possibility of a merger with American Airlines during a late February meeting with President Donald Trump, Reuters reported. The news agency reported that Kirby raised the idea near the end of a White House meeting focused on the future of Washington Dulles International Airport. The White House later said it does not have an opinion on the reported proposal, according to a separate Reuters r…