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.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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JetBlue Expects U.S. Move to Block Merger With Spirit
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New ‘Dashboard’ Allows Travelers to See Which Airlines Seat Families Together
The New York Times – Travel:The Department of Transportation is launching a new online resource for travelers to see which airlines guarantee seating families with children age 13 and under together.
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United Airlines Eases Family Seating After Call to Cut Fees
The New York Times – Business:The carrier said it had changed its booking system to make it easier for families traveling with children under 12 to sit together.
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Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
The New York Times – Travel:Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.
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The Week in Business: Southwest’s Holiday Meltdown
The New York Times – Business:The cost cutting continues at Twitter. The S&P 500 had a bad 2022, and it’s not clear if 2023 will be better. The Labor Department will report jobs numbers for December.
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Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The New York Times – Travel:The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
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Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US
The New York Times – Travel:The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.
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U.S. Fines Airlines More Than $7 Million for Not Providing Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:The Transportation Department penalties come after many travelers have expressed frustration about flight delays, cancellations and other problems.