Articles tagged “spirit airlines”

Airlines

U.S. Department of Transportation Deals Further Blow to JetBlue’s Spirit Takeover Hopes

Another closed door for the mega-merger proposal as the department cites previous arguments that it would have anti-competitive effects.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 days ago

U.S. Department of Transportation Deals Further Blow to JetBlue’s Spirit Takeover Hopes

Online Travel

Book on Google Keeps on Ticking With Flight Refunds

Google has been tracking flight prices for a considerable period so now it is backing up its data with real money. It's real money, but a pittance for Google.

Dennis Schaal | 6 days ago

Book on Google Keeps on Ticking With Flight Refunds

Airline Weekly

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court

It’s official: The U.S. Justice Department just sued to block JetBlue and Spirit from merging. Will it win?

3 weeks ago
JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court

Airlines

Feds Ground the JetBlue-Spirit Merger

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at JetBlue-Spirt challenges, Airbnb's advantages, and Air France's air and rail opportunities.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Feds Ground the JetBlue-Spirit Merger

Airlines

U.S. Sues to Block JetBlue and Spirit Merger

As expected, the Justice Department is moving forward to block one of the biggest proposed tie-ups in U.S. airlines in years. Can the deal be saved?

Edward Russell | 3 weeks ago

U.S. Sues to Block JetBlue and Spirit Merger

News Blog

Largest Flight Attendants Union Backs JetBlue-Spirit Merger

The largest flight attendants union, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, is backing the proposed $3.8 billion merger of JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines as part of a new agreement with the latter carrier. "The JetBlue-Spirit merger adds competition to the airline industry that creates more power for workers, along with choice and comfort that benefits…

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

Airline Weekly

JetBlue Prepares for a Fight With Justice Department if Spirit Merger Blocked

JetBlue is ready to fight for its $3.8 billion Spirit deal.

1 month ago
JetBlue Prepares for a Fight With Justice Department if Spirit Merger Blocked

Airline Weekly

JetBlue May Need to Give Up American Airlines Alliance to Win Spirit Merger Approval

JetBlue still has one big card to play if it really wants the green light to merge with Spirit: its alliance with American.

1 month ago
JetBlue May Need to Give Up American Airlines Alliance to Win Spirit Merger Approval

News Blog

U.S. Expected to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to sue to block the proposed merger of JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines, Politico reported late Friday. The move was not unexpected given the Biden administration's public position against large mergers in already consolidated industries. Four airlines — American, Delta, Southwest, and United — control nearly 80 percent…

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

Airline Weekly

Spirit Airlines’s Woes

Spirit Airlines lags other U.S. airlines in financial performance. In fact, it lost money last year while most of its peers produced profits. Can it fix its cost problems and restore order?

2 months ago
Spirit Airlines’s Woes