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Spirit Airlines agent suspended, passenger speaks after DFW Airport fight goes viral

DALLAS — A Spirit Airlines vendor at DFW International Airport has suspended a gate agent involved in a violent altercation that went viral online.

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A TikToker With Eczema Claims She Was Pulled Off A Flight ’Cos Staff Thought She Had Monkeypox

She said she was lucky to have a tube of prescription cream with her.

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Will JetBlue Take Away the One Thing People Like About Spirit?

The takeover of the budget airline raises a key question for consumers.

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Airline Stocks: Spirit Losses Slow Despite Spike In Fuel Costs

Spirit Airlines reported above-target Q2 results Tuesday, following the low-cost carrier's merger deal with JetBlue. Airline stocks fell.

Investors Business Daily

Woman tells US budget airline to educate workers after her eczema was mistaken for monkeypox

TikTok user and her wife were challenged over skin condition

The Independent UK

JetBlue Airways Shares Slide After Missing Q2 Street Expectations

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported a second-quarter FY22 adjusted loss per share of $(0.47) compared to adjusted EPS of $0.60 in 2Q19, missing the consensus of $(0.11). Operating revenue grew 16.1% compared to 1Q19 and +63.1% year-over-year to $2.45 billion, missing the consensus of $2.46 billion. Capacity increased by 2.3% year over three,…

Benzinga

Can JetBlue Improve Spirit's Reputation?

Will frequent flyers' Spirit(s) be up?

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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

US airline JetBlue announces $3.8 bn acquisition of Spirit

New York (AFP) - JetBlue Airways plans to acquire low-price carrier Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, the companies announced Thursday, in what would establish the fifth largest US airline.

AFP

JetBlue buys Spirit for $3.8 billion

JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal, a day after Spirit and Frontier Airlines agreed to abandon their merger proposal

The Independent UK

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.

The Street

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.

AFP

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.

Chicago Tribune

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.

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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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Irish Mirror

Passengers 'freaking out' as plane bursts into flames after it lands on runway

Passengers were petrified by the situation as the plane was towed to the gate for the customers to disembark.

Daily Mirror

Terror as Spirit Airlines flight erupts into flames with passengers 'freaking out' inside

Footage from inside the plane shows nervous passengers getting up from their seats and looking outside the windows, then noticing continuous smoke coming from beneath the aircraft

WEKU

The brakes on a Spirit Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Atlanta

Nobody was hurt in the incident, but passengers were alarmed when they saw smoke rising from under the plane after touching down.

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.

Investors Business Daily

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

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