The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said regulators would be skeptical of letting the companies merge as long as JetBlue is in a partnership with American Airlines.
Category: Spirit Airlines
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Bidding War for Spirit Could Undercut Power of Four Big Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The rival bids for Spirit from Frontier and JetBlue could create an airline that presents a more formidable challenge to American, Delta, Southwest and United.
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Spirit Airlines will weigh JetBlue’s takeover offer against its planned merger with Frontier.
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit made the announcement two days after JetBlue made an unsolicited bid to take over the company.
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JetBlue Makes Offer for Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue’s offer is worth more than Frontier’s, but the combination of Spirit and JetBlue is less of a clear fit, industry analysts say.
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Spirit-Frontier Merger Could Hurt Airline Competition, Legislators Say
The New York Times – Travel:
A group of progressive senators and House members urged federal officials to scrutinize the plan, saying it could harm travelers and workers.