United Airlines Shuts Down Rumors About a Merger
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Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carrier’s assets.
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Airline news moves fast. Don’t miss a beat with our weekly airline newsletter. Landing in your inbox on Saturdays.United Airlines issued a blunt statement on Friday, saying that it was not in any talks with another airline regarding a merger.
“It has come to the Company's attention that there may be rumors spreading among certain of our investors regarding United's involvement in a potential strategic transaction with another airline,” the carrier said in a regulatory filing posted Friday. “The Company is not in negotiations or discussions with any
