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The head of American Airlines' (AAL.O) pilots union told ​members that United Airlines (UAL.O) CEO Scott ‌Kirby’s merger idea showed the kind of “bold vision” the carrier needs, even as the ​union stopped short of endorsing a ​tie-up between the two airlines.

In an ⁠email to pilots on Monday, seen ​by Reuters, Allied Pilots Association President Nick ​Silva said Kirby's vision could be "transformative" for passengers, communities and American Airlines pilots.

While the email ​did not endorse a United-American merger, ​Silva used Kirby's proposal as an opportunity to reiterate ‌criticism ⁠of American's leadership, which faces pressure from its unions over the carrier's financial underperformance.

American did not immediately respond to ​a request ​for comment ⁠on the matter.

United said last month it had ended its ​pursuit of a merger with ​American ⁠after the rival carrier declined to engage following an initial approach. American has ⁠said ​a merger with United ​would be bad for competition and for consumers.