Articles tagged “jetblue spirit merger”

Airlines

JetBlue Slashes its Winter Transatlantic Schedule — A Sign of Weakness or Strength?

Almost a third of the airline's long-haul European capacity is being cut as it redeploys aircraft and resources to routes in the Americas.

JetBlue Slashes its Winter Transatlantic Schedule — A Sign of Weakness or Strength?

Airlines

Spirit CEO Slams Airline Industry as ‘Rigged Game’ as Carrier’s Losses Widen

Spirit CEO Ted Christie had some choice words for the current state of the airline industry as the ultra-low-cost carrier reported a greater first-quarter loss.

Spirit CEO Slams Airline Industry as ‘Rigged Game’ as Carrier’s Losses Widen

Airlines

JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

JetBlue reported a $716 million loss on Tuesday as it recalibrates its strategy as a standalone carrier following the termination of its merger with Spirit Airlines.

JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

Airlines

Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems

The compensation could give the struggling Spirit a significant boost to its liquidity.

Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems

Airlines

JetBlue CEO Says She’s Focused on Profitability, Calls Spirit Merger and Northeast Alliance ‘Distractions’

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty is focused on restoring the carrier’s profitability by “returning to the business fundamentals.”

JetBlue CEO Says She’s Focused on Profitability, Calls Spirit Merger and Northeast Alliance ‘Distractions’

Airlines

Carl Icahn to Get Two Seats on JetBlue’s Board

The activist investor gained two seats on JetBlue's board after acquiring a nearly 10% stake in the company.

Carl Icahn to Get Two Seats on JetBlue’s Board

Airlines

Spirit Airlines CEO Fires Back at Bankruptcy Talk

Spirit CEO Ted Christie described speculation about Spirit’s ability to survive as “a misguided narrative.”

Spirit Airlines CEO Fires Back at Bankruptcy Talk

Airlines

JetBlue’s Push For Profits: More Leisure Routes and Cost Cuts

JetBlue is shifting gears toward leisure travel and premium products as it figures out a future without the Spirit merger.

JetBlue’s Push For Profits: More Leisure Routes and Cost Cuts

Airline Weekly

Judge to JetBlue: No Merger for You

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.

Judge to JetBlue: No Merger for You

Airlines

JetBlue and Spirit to Appeal Decision to Block Merger

JetBlue and Spirit said they are appealing the decision to block their merger with the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

JetBlue and Spirit to Appeal Decision to Block Merger