Scott Kirby outlines his perspective after American Airlines declines to pursue combination

Carrier says combination would be “negative for competition and for consumers” after reports of proposal discussed with Trump administration

Fleet data and operational metrics point to an unprecedented scale in the U.S. market

Deal valued at about $1.5 billion moves forward pending DOT and shareholder approvals

The combined airline will operate more than 650 routes and a fleet of over 180 aircraft

Combined carrier to serve over 1,300 daily departures, maintaining major US codeshare partnerships

Transaction valued at $7.4 billion will create one of the world's largest aircraft lessors

CEO of the Brazilian division, Jerome Cadier, is also considering the 737 amid the lack of Airbus aircraft for the fleet

Low-cost airline in bankruptcy said the offer would not be advantageous and would carry too many risks

Non-binding agreement proposes to merge the two carriers under a single corporation, but maintain their own identities and Air Operator Certificates