An alliance begun in 2021 at four airports in the New York area and Boston allowed the airlines to sell tickets on each other’s flights and share revenue.
Category: JetBlue Airways Corporation
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Help! Spirit Airlines Left Us Behind in Guatemala City
A family got a text alert that their flight was delayed, but no follow-up that the delay was rescinded. Our columnist finds that the airline played by the rules, as unfair as they may seem.
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F.A.A. Issues Safety Alert After Runway Near Misses
After a series of high-profile episodes at major airports, the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps in recent months to address airport safety.
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Shares in First Republic and Others Rise After Federal Bank Rescue
First Republic, Western Alliance and PacWest Bancorp shares were set to rise on Tuesday after one of the industry’s worst stock routs in years.
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Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit
Antitrust regulators said the deal would reduce competition and raise fares. The companies claim it would allow them to better compete against the biggest U.S. airlines.
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Why Regulators Plan to Sue Over JetBlue’s Deal for Spirit
Regulators looking to block JetBlue’s $3.8 billion bid to buy Spirit Airways think there’s no other way to address their competition concerns.
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JetBlue Expects U.S. Move to Block Merger With Spirit
JetBlue said it saw a “high likelihood” of an antitrust suit by the Justice Department this week, but declared that the deal would foster competition.
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JetBlue and Spirit Unions Split on Airlines’ Merger
Flight attendant unions at the two carriers are pushing in opposite directions as federal officials decide whether and on what terms to allow the deal.
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With Remote Work, the Holidays Are Longer. Is That a Good Thing?
Remote work has made it easier for some to be more flexible with holiday travel plans. For most, it’s a positive change but can have its moments.
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Spirit Airlines Shareholders Back Sale to JetBlue
The acquisition still faces a long journey to completion, including antitrust scrutiny from the Biden administration.