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The activist investor gained two seats on JetBlue's board after acquiring a nearly 10% stake in the company.
Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago
JetBlue’s credit rating was downgraded as the carrier struggles to return to profitability.
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Today's podcast discusses Airbnb’s host bonanza, Marriott’s earnings boost, and Carl Icahn’s JetBlue bet.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago
Icahn's stake in JetBlue now makes him the third-largest investor in the airline.
Today's podcast looks at JetBlue's profitability problem, Machu Picchu protests, and Hilton's text-based customer service.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago
JetBlue is shifting gears toward leisure travel and premium products as it figures out a future without the Spirit merger.
Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago
Airline Weekly
And just like that, JetBlue’s plans are up in smoke. A federal judge last week ruled that no, JetBlue cannot buy its rival Spirit, agreeing with the U.S. Justice Department that the deal would violate antitrust laws designed to protect consumers.
3 months ago
JetBlue said it was cutting routes to help return to profitability.
A merger with JetBlue would have been a lifeline for Spirit, but now the carrier faces an unclear path forward.
Today's podcast looks at the JetBlue-Spirit merger, Airbnb's housing help, and Chinese travelers' American blues.
