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Frontier Airlines Makes Aggressive Moves After Failed Spirit Bid

The discount air carrier is counting on changes to boost its competitive position.

The Street

Are Further Airline Mergers At The Gate?

Recent multi-billion dollar mergers and upbeat earnings reports in the airline industry have revived optimism in the sector and on airline stocks as investors turn bullish on the sector’s potential after being paralyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years.

Benzinga

Spirit Opts For JetBlue, But This Hurdle Could Create More Drama

Spirit Airlines stock jumped after it agreed to combine with JetBlue in a $3.8 billion deal. Southwest reports earnings.

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JetBlue agrees to buy Spirit for $3.8B. It would create the 5th largest U.S. airline

The agreement Thursday capped a months-long bidding war and arrives one day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart. The deal still needs approval from antitrust regulators.

WEKU

JetBlue buys Spirit for $3.8 billion to become fifth-biggest US airline

JetBlue wins bidding war for ultra-low-cost carrier after recently launching flights to London Heathrow

The Independent UK

Spirit-JetBlue merger takes flight after Frontier deal terminated

JetBlue and Spirit are looking to create one of the nation's largest airlines.

Axios

Spirit Airlines Stock Surges After Cancelling Frontier Merger, Agreeing $3.8 Billion JetBlue Deal

“We are excited to deliver this compelling combination that turbocharges our strategic growth," said JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes.

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Stocks Lower Ahead of GDP Data, Meta, Spirit, Ford And Apple In Focus - Five Things To Know

Stock futures lower with earnings, GDP data in focus; Meta shares tumble after Q2 earnings miss, muted ad outlook; Spirit soars after cancelling frontier deal, setting up JetBlue takeover; Ford shares leap after solid Q2 earnings, outlook hold and Apple earnings on deck amid demand, chip, China impact questions.

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Spirit Airlines ends proposed deal with Frontier, paves way for possible JetBlue takeover

Spirit Airlines has ended its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, clearing a path for JetBlue Airways to take over the South Florida-based discount carrier.

Tribune News Service

Spirit terminates Frontier deal, says in talks with JetBlue

New York (AFP) - After months of back-and-forth, Spirit Airlines announced Wednesday that it was breaking off a merger with Frontier Group, opening the door to a possible takeover by JetBlue.

AFP

Frontier, JetBlue are at a stalemate in merger battle for Spirit

With a fateful vote a day away, Spirit Airlines Inc. is standing alone at the altar despite having two suitors that have spent months trying to acquire the low-cost carrier.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: In the low-cost airline industry, a race to the bottom

During the golden age of commercial aviation, passengers enjoyed gourmet meals and stretched out in roomy comfort. Fast forward to the current state of flight, epitomized by Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier notorious for poor service that nonetheless is being pursued by two rivals.

Chicago Tribune

Should You Avoid Spirit After It Delays Deal With Frontier for Third Time?

Spirit Airlines (SAVE) deferred its shareholder vote for the third time since its proposed merger with Frontier Group (ULCC) was announced in early February. The company has also received an all-cash offer from JetBlue Airways (JBLU), and signing either deal would create the fifth largest airline in the U.S. Considering…

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Fight for Control of Spirit Airlines Nears Close

Frontier is asking Spirit for more time to make the case that its lower cash offer if superior to JetBlue's offer.

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Australian company secures $700,000 deal for carbon capture and storage machine

AspiraDAC device can remove two tonnes of CO2 a year and store it underground using direct air capture technology

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Rally Under Pressure; Micron, GM, Nike, RH Warn: Weekly Review

The new uptrend quickly came under pressure with the major indexes down sharply. Micron and GM warned on earnings.

Miami Herald

Bidding war escalates, as Spirit Airlines again delays final decision on Frontier merger

For the second time this month, Broward County’s Spirit Airlines has postponed a final decision on whether to go ahead with a planned merger with Frontier Airlines.

Benzinga

Spirit Airlines Defers Key Shareholder Vote On Frontier Deal Again

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE) on Wednesday postponed a key shareholder vote on a proposed deal with Frontier Group Holding Inc (NASDAQ: ULCC) until next week.

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Spirit Airlines Grounds Frontier Merger Vote Until July 8

Spirit Airlines delayed a Frontier merger vote to July 8 from Thursday, with a rival bid from JetBlue still in play.

The Independent UK

Merger vote at Spirit could reshape discount airline market

Shareholders of Spirit Airlines will vote Thursday on a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, and the outcome could affect fares for millions of air travelers who depend on the budget airlines

Axios

Spirit Airlines takeover fight heads to a vote

Frontier Airlines and JetBlue each want to remake America's airline industry.

Benzinga

JetBlue Won't Take No For An Answer, Makes Another Bid For Spirit Airlines

If anything can be said about JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU), it would be that it doesn't easily give up. The airline has offered yet another upgrade to its acquisition bid for Spirit Airlines Inc.

Benzinga

JetBlue Modifies Spirit Proposal; Urges Spirit Shareholders Vote Against Frontier Offer

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) has again modified its proposal to acquire Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:SAVE) based on discussions with Spirit shareholders. JetBlue added a ticking fee, increased the reverse breakup fee to $400 million, and accelerated prepayment to $2.50 per share. Related: JetBlue Submits Improved Proposal For Spirit Airlines At $33.50/share The addition of a ticking…

The Street

Spirit Airlines Stock Has 2% Downside and Almost 50% Upside

Spirit Airlines stock is trading lower on worries it will accept a lower takeover bid. Here's how to approach the situation now.

The Street

Stocks Edge Higher, Week Ahead, Russian Oil, Nike and Spirit Airlines - Five Things To Know

Stock futures higher as 'bear market rally' continues; Week Ahead: inflation back in focus as rate bets subside; G-7 leaders mull price cap on Russian crude; Nike shares higher ahead of Q4 earnings and Frontier sweetens Spirit Airlines bid, gets ISS approval.

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