Robot Baggage Handlers, AA Rejects United Merger, Inflight Service Changes, and More Airline News

May 2, 2026

In the week where May appeared out of nowhere, we’ve got some interesting updates for you. They include confirmation of United’s merger request with American, changes to American and Delta’s inflight food and beverage offerings, robot baggage handlers in Japan,...

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