Spirit Airlines Takeover

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Airline Weekly

What’s Next for American and JetBlue After Court Rejects Alliance

American and JetBlue's northeast alliance is, barring an appeal, done. That has big ramifications for the market, and JetBlue's takeover of Spirit.

2 weeks ago
What’s Next for American and JetBlue After Court Rejects Alliance

Airlines

American and JetBlue Must End Partnership After Court Ruling

Without the American alliance, JetBlue's argument that it needs Spirit Airlines to compete is all the more valid. But the courts may see it differently.

Reuters | 3 weeks ago

American and JetBlue Must End Partnership After Court Ruling

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California, New Jersey Join Suit to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger

The U.S. Department of Justice is gathering support for its suit to block the $3.8 billion merger of JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines. The attorney generals of California, Maryland, New Jersey, and North Carolina signed on to the antitrust regulator's lawsuit on Friday, the DOJ said in a statement. Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C.,…

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

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 | 2 months ago

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

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 months ago
JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court

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 months ago

U.S. Sues to Block JetBlue and Spirit Merger

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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 | 3 months 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.

3 months 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.

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

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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 | 4 months ago