00:00American Airlines is pushing back hard against merger speculation, firmly rejecting any talks
00:05with rival United Airlines. And investors are reacting, sending its stock lower in pre-market
00:11trading. The airline warned that any tie-up would hurt competition and consumers, raising red flags
00:17under antitrust scrutiny, despite industry chatter about consolidation. The idea gained traction
00:23after United CEO Scott Kirby suggested scale could better position U.S. carriers against global
00:29rivals, especially on lucrative international routes. But with giants like Delta Airlines and
00:34Southwest Airlines already dominating the skies, a blockbuster merger would face a turbulent path
00:39through regulators.
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