American Airlines said on Friday that it was not interested in a merger with United Airlines and had not held any talks.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has implemented an unusual test for potential new hires. In a recent interview with McKinsey and Company, Kirby explained that after being selected for an interview, part of whether or not candidates move forward depends on if they’d be good company.

The rumored merger talks between United and American Airlines could create an unprecedented concentration of power in the commercial aviation industry.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said the next phase for U.S. carriers is figuring out how to better compete on a global stage.

Manchester United won a tight contest against Chelsea in the Premier League to move further ahead in the race for Champions League qualification

Chelsea's UEFA Champions League hopes took an enormous hit at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where the Blues' goalless streak hit 386 Premier League minutes following a 1-0 loss to Manchester United

With Chelsea gunning to make it to the top five of the league and Manchester looking to secure qualification for the Champions League next year, today’s match is sure to be a raucous one.

Now, he ⁠has taken that view to the White House — floating the idea of a merger with his fiercest rival, American Airlines. Kirby's plan can be traced back to December ​9, 2013 — the day the American-US Airways merger closed.