The New York Times – Sports:
Although the tour’s deal with the Saudi wealth fund has not closed, the request to a federal judge was a milestone in golf’s surprise détente.
Category: Justice Department
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Golf’s Titanic Deal Stokes Anger on Capitol Hill
The New York Times – Sports:
American lawmakers and officials are studying the pact between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
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Senate Opens Inquiry Into PGA Tour Deal with Saudi-Funded LIV Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
The PGA Tour and LIV have been asked to provide documents and communications tied to the agreement announced last week.
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JetBlue-American Partnership Struck Down by Federal Judge
The New York Times – Travel:
An alliance begun in 2021 at four airports in the New York area and Boston allowed the airlines to sell tickets on each other’s flights and share revenue.
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Phil Mickelson Interviewed in Antitrust Inquiry Into Pro Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department met with PGA Tour lawyers this week, but a timeline for the completion of its review is unclear.
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The Cure Says Ticketmaster Will Issue Refunds After Fee Complaints
The New York Times – Music:
The band said it wanted to make its North American tour “affordable for all,” but after tickets went on sale this week, fans said that fees had ratcheted up the price.
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Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit
The New York Times – Travel:
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
The New York Times – Travel:
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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JetBlue and Spirit Unions Split on Airlines’ Merger
The New York Times – Travel:
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.