Latest News United CEO considered merger months before raising it with Trump administration 4 weeks ago Financial News United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised the idea for an airline merger with the Trump administration this year, according to people familiar with the matter, though he has been considering a potential airline deal since last fall. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau has the details. Post navigation Previous ‘Not at all interested in helping the American people’: House Dem reacts to WH budget directorNext WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr defends Trump administration’s funding priorities