JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
The New York Times – Business:Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
The New York Times – Business:Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
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Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down
The New York Times – Business:The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
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United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals
The New York Times – Business:The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.
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Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
The New York Times – Business:A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
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Baggage Fees Are Up. Here’s How to Avoid Them.
The New York Times – Business:Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.
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American Airlines Says It Won’t Merge With United
The New York Times – Business:American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The New York Times – Business:The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High
The New York Times – Business:Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.
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F.A.A. Briefly Halts JetBlue Departures After System Outage
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue flights early Tuesday at the airline’s request. JetBlue later said a “system outage” had been restored and that operations had resumed.