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US Airline Mergers May Be Complete, Says Scott Kirby
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes the latest round of US airline mergers is complete, following the rejection of a potential mega-merger with American Airlines and the completion of Allegiant Air’s acquisition of Sun Country Airlines. Kirby’s comments, made at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, suggest that the US airline industry may be entering a period of stability after a wave of consolidation. Other US airline leaders, including those from Alaska, American, and Delta, have also indicated limited interest in further consolidation, according to FlightGlobal.