United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed on April 27 that he had approached American Airlines about a potential merger earlier in the month—including pitching the idea to Trump administration officials—but American rejected it outright as anticompetitive and harmful to consumers, prompting United to end pursuit due to lack of a willing partner. This explicit shutdown of talks, amid DOJ and FTC merger guidelines emphasizing reduced airline competition following prior blocks like JetBlue-Spirit, drives trader consensus toward no announcement in 2026, with "No" implying 92.8% probability. Significant antitrust barriers in the concentrated U.S. airline sector, absent major policy shifts or revived interest, reinforce the low odds of any deal materializing before year-end.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that American Airlines will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with United Airlines, or vice versa, by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving United Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., and American Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc., will qualify.
An announcement by American Airlines or United Airlines within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as the acquiring company acquires a controlling interest in the other company. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from United Airlines and American Airlines; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed on April 27 that he had approached American Airlines about a potential merger earlier in the month—including pitching the idea to Trump administration officials—but American rejected it outright as anticompetitive and harmful to consumers, prompting United to end pursuit due to lack of a willing partner. This explicit shutdown of talks, amid DOJ and FTC merger guidelines emphasizing reduced airline competition following prior blocks like JetBlue-Spirit, drives trader consensus toward no announcement in 2026, with "No" implying 92.8% probability. Significant antitrust barriers in the concentrated U.S. airline sector, absent major policy shifts or revived interest, reinforce the low odds of any deal materializing before year-end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that American Airlines will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with United Airlines, or vice versa, by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving United Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., and American Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc., will qualify.
An announcement by American Airlines or United Airlines within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as the acquiring company acquires a controlling interest in the other company. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from United Airlines and American Airlines; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Mergers or acquisitions involving United Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., and American Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc., will qualify.
An announcement by American Airlines or United Airlines within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as the acquiring company acquires a controlling interest in the other company. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from United Airlines and American Airlines; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that American Airlines will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with United Airlines, or vice versa, by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving United Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., and American Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc., will qualify.
An announcement by American Airlines or United Airlines within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as the acquiring company acquires a controlling interest in the other company. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from United Airlines and American Airlines; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed on April 27 that he had approached American Airlines about a potential merger earlier in the month—including pitching the idea to Trump administration officials—but American rejected it outright as anticompetitive and harmful to consumers, prompting United to end pursuit due to lack of a willing partner. This explicit shutdown of talks, amid DOJ and FTC merger guidelines emphasizing reduced airline competition following prior blocks like JetBlue-Spirit, drives trader consensus toward no announcement in 2026, with "No" implying 92.8% probability. Significant antitrust barriers in the concentrated U.S. airline sector, absent major policy shifts or revived interest, reinforce the low odds of any deal materializing before year-end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that American Airlines will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with United Airlines, or vice versa, by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving United Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., and American Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc., will qualify.
An announcement by American Airlines or United Airlines within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as the acquiring company acquires a controlling interest in the other company. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from United Airlines and American Airlines; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Mergers or acquisitions involving United Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., and American Airlines, Inc. or its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc., will qualify.
An announcement by American Airlines or United Airlines within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as the acquiring company acquires a controlling interest in the other company. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from United Airlines and American Airlines; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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$10,029Fecha de finalización
31 dic 2026Mercado abierto
Apr 14, 2026, 4:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed on April 27 that he had approached American Airlines about a potential merger earlier in the month—including pitching the idea to Trump administration officials—but American rejected it outright as anticompetitive and harmful to consumers, prompting United to end pursuit due to lack of a willing partner. This explicit shutdown of talks, amid DOJ and FTC merger guidelines emphasizing reduced airline competition following prior blocks like JetBlue-Spirit, drives trader consensus toward no announcement in 2026, with "No" implying 92.8% probability. Significant antitrust barriers in the concentrated U.S. airline sector, absent major policy shifts or revived interest, reinforce the low odds of any deal materializing before year-end.
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