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The order is the latest involving dozens of planes from airlines that are new or have plans to grow rapidly.
Author: Niraj Chokshi
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Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit
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Antitrust regulators said the deal would reduce competition and raise fares. The companies claim it would allow them to better compete against the biggest U.S. airlines.
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JetBlue Expects U.S. Move to Block Merger With Spirit
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JetBlue said it saw a “high likelihood” of an antitrust suit by the Justice Department this week, but declared that the deal would foster competition.
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Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%
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The agreement could affect ongoing negotiations between pilots’ unions and other large airlines.
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JetBlue and Spirit Unions Split on Airlines’ Merger
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Flight attendant unions at the two carriers are pushing in opposite directions as federal officials decide whether and on what terms to allow the deal.
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Southwest Airlines Faces Tough Questions From Senators
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The company canceled thousands of flights around Christmas, disrupting travel for about two million people.
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Southwest Lost $220 Million Because of Holiday Meltdown
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The airline canceled 16,700 flights before and after Christmas as it struggled to recover from bad weather.
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Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines’ CEO, on What Went Wrong
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Southwest Airlines’ chief executive, Bob Jordan, said frigid temperatures and mistakes by the company caused its meltdown around Christmas.
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Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines’ CEO, on What Went Wrong
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Southwest Airlines’ chief executive, Bob Jordan, said frigid temperatures and mistakes by the company caused its meltdown around Christmas.