Emirates clarifies Etihad Airways merger reports

Dubai - The statement comes after reports about possible merger talks went viral online.

Emirates Airline has denied reports that it was considering a merger with Etihad Airways.
"There is no truth to the report Emirates and Etihad are considering a merger or have been in talks for the same," an Emirates Airline spokesperson said in a statement.
Earlier last week, Emirates President Tim Clark had rubbished reports about merger plans between UAE's two major airlines.
Talking at the ITB tourism fair, the aviation industry veteran commented on popularity of low-cost airlines, Trump's travel ban and Emirates-Etihad merger rumours.
Commenting on the merger of Dubai carrier Emirates and national carrier Etihad Airways PJSC, he described reports that the ruling families of UAE - who own the two airlines - are discussing a merger as "nonsense," Bloomberg reported.

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