A family got a text alert that their flight was delayed, but no follow-up that the delay was rescinded.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.
Category: Spirit Airlines
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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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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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Spirit Airlines Shareholders Back Sale to JetBlue
The acquisition still faces a long journey to completion, including antitrust scrutiny from the Biden administration.