United Airlines CEO is closing the door on big mergers — but not on buying assets Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 8 June 2026 at 15:20 Scott Kirby said consolidation is now a "low probability" for United but left open the possibility of acquiring slots, gates, or other airline assets
Airline profits are set to plummet this year as jet fuel costs soar, IATA warns Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 8 June 2026 at 13:54 The industry body now expects combined net profit of $23 billion this year, down from $45 billion in 2025, as fuel bills surge by nearly $100 billion
Delta's president is targeting United's dominance on trans-Pacific routes Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 8 June 2026 at 13:20 Delta generates $2.79 billion in trans-Pacific revenue versus United's $6.89 billion, but its new president says that gap won't last