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Potential United, American airline merger probed by US senators

( April 20, 2026, 16:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Republican Senator Mike Lee and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the chief executives of United Airlines and American Airlines on reports indicating the companies are considering a merger. "A United-American merger would create the largest airline in the world, exacerbating bipartisan concerns that consolidation of the airline industry could potentially harm consumers," the senators said.  Lee is chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights,FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...

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