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.
Category: Spirit Airlines
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Help! Spirit Airlines Left Us Behind in Guatemala City
The New York Times – Travel:
A family got a text alert that their flight was delayed, but no follow-up that the delay was rescinded. Our columnist finds that the airline played by the rules, as unfair as they may seem.
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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.
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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Announce Merger Plan
The New York Times – Travel:
The deal, which comes a day after Frontier’s bid for Spirit fell apart, is likely to face antitrust scrutiny.
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Spirit Airlines Shareholders Reject Merger With Frontier
The New York Times – Travel:
The decision could improve prospects for Spirit to reach a deal with JetBlue, a suitor it had previously rejected.
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ISS Urges Spirit Shareholders to Vote Against Frontier Merger
The New York Times – Travel:
Institutional Shareholder Services, which advises large investors, said shareholders should opt for a higher offer for Spirit by JetBlue.
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JetBlue Makes a Hostile Takeover Bid for Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier made a tender offer valued at $3.2 billion and said it was willing to pay more if Spirit cooperated with an acquisition.