Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are in flux.
Category: Spirit Airlines
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JetBlue-American Partnership Struck Down by Federal Judge
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.
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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A family got a text alert that their flight was delayed, but no follow-up that the delay was rescinded.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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Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit
The New York Times – Travel: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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JetBlue Expects U.S. Move to Block Merger With Spirit
The New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Travel: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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Spirit Airlines Shareholders Back Sale to JetBlue
The New York Times – Business:The acquisition still faces a long journey to completion, including antitrust scrutiny from the Biden administration.