United Air Denies It’s in Deal Talks as JetBlue Rumors Swirl (1)

United Airlines Holdings Inc. said it’s not in talks with another carrier over a potential acquisition or other transaction, dismissing rumors that had been circulating online in recent days.

“The company is not in negotiations or discussions with any other airline regarding a merger, acquisition or similar strategic transaction and has not been in any recent discussions with any airlines regarding the same,” the airline said Friday in a regulatory filing.

The unusual statement came in response to social media posts claiming that the carrier was working on a deal to merge with JetBlue Airways Corp. or acquire some ...