The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November after a federal court blocked its acquisition by JetBlue, says it has rejected the latest Frontier offer for being too low.
Category: Spirit Airlines
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Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or remain on a plane, a move that goes a step further than other major U.S. airlines.
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Spirit Airlines Will Delay Plane Purchases and Furlough Pilots
The New York Times – Travel:
The low-cost airline, which has been unprofitable for four years, is trying to reduce costs after a federal judge blocked a proposed deal for JetBlue to acquire Spirit.
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JetBlue and Spirit Call Off Their Merger
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue said it would pay Spirit $69 million to terminate the $3.8 billion deal, which had been blocked by federal antitrust regulators.
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JetBlue Says It May Back Out of Deal to Acquire Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue now says that it could back out of the acquisition just a week after the company said it intended to appeal a judge’s decision to block the deal.
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Spirit Airlines Is on Shaky Footing After Judge Blocks JetBlue Deal
The New York Times – Travel:
Some investors and analysts said the airline might have to seek bankruptcy protection if it couldn’t find another buyer.
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JetBlue Chief Executive to Step Down
The New York Times – Travel:
Robin Hayes described the decision to retire as “bittersweet,” and suggested that unspecified health concerns had driven it.
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
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Battle Over Travel Rewards as Delta and Others Rethink Loyalty Programs
The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are in flux.