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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Have a Dangerous Problem

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has those two airlines (and others) in his sights as a key problem that puts people in danger has not improved.

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Flight passenger rips into her own airline during savage in-flight announcement

The Spirit Airlines flight attendant was filmed airing her numerous grievances with the American company on a flight from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California

Daily Mirror

Spirit Airlines Is Dumping Money Into a New Effort Fliers Will Love

The penny-pinching airline will shell out for an important reason.

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Watch: Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Goes Viral for On-Flight Rant

A new hero of the people just dropped.

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Watch: Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Has Hilarious On-Flight Rant

A new hero of the people just dropped.

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Spirit Airlines flight attendant divides people with quirky announcement about charging for all amenities

‘No, we do not have sockets for you to plug up your phone,’ she said in a TikTok video

The Independent UK

Four states join US suit against JetBlue buyout of Spirit

JetBlue Airways on Monday said it is “unfortunate” that another four states have joined a federal lawsuit against its buyout of Miramar-based Spirit Airlines, saying their position would only help tighten the grip that bigger airlines hold over the U.S. marketplace.

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Air New Zealand passenger claims flight attendant vaped on plane

The passenger claimed the flight attendant instructed passengers not to vape, then turned around to do just that

The Independent UK

Commentary: Would a JetBlue and Spirit merger be all that bad for travelers?

JetBlue is seeking permission to merge with Spirit Airlines. The U.S. Department of Justice is working to block the purchase. Does this make sense for air travelers?

Chicago Tribune

Airline Stocks Mixed As United Warns, JetBlue Boosts Outlook

United warned on profits for the current quarter, sending airline stocks mostly lower. But JetBlue gave a generally upbeat outlook.

Investors Business Daily

Why the JetBlue/Spirit Airlines Merger Is Good for Consumers

The Justice Department wants to block the deal, but that would actually be bad news for consumers.

The Street

JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal

The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to block a proposed deal that would see carrier JetBlue buy budget service Spirit Airlines.

The Conversation

JetBlue's CEO has a backup plan if the Spirit merger falls through

JetBlue's CEO Robin Hayes says the airline will pivot to its organic growth strategy if the Spirit merger falls through.

Fortune

DOJ files suit to block JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger

The Justice Department on Tuesday filed an antitrust lawsuit against JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines — a merger that would create the fifth-largest U.S. airline.

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Dow Jones Plunges As Powell Makes This Pledge; Tesla Fightback Falters As Rivian Craters

The Dow Jones dived on comments by Fed Chair Powell. Tesla stock fell while rival EV maker Rivian Automotive plunged. JPMorgan Chase lagged.

The Independent UK

Biden administration sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers

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DOJ sues to block JetBlue-Spirit merger, saying it will curb competition

The Biden administration sued on Tuesday to block the $3.8 billion purchase, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

The Independent UK

US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers

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DOJ files lawsuit to block JetBlue's $3.8 billion takeover of Spirit

The merger would make JetBlue the fifth-largest domestic airline.

Roll Call

DOJ files suit to block JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger - Roll Call

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines.

The Street

Airplane Makes Emergency Landing After Overhead Bin Erupts in Flames Mid-Flight

A Spirit Airlines plane is forced to make an emergency landing after a battery fire breaks out in an overhead bin.

The Independent UK

Spirit flight diverted after battery fire in overhead bin

A Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando was diverted to a Jacksonville, Florida, airport after a battery on a passenger's item in an overhead bin caught fire

The Independent UK

Passenger helps crew put out fire on flight after vape battery catches alight

A retired firefighter onboard helped put the flames out

The Street

You'll Never Guess Which Airline People Love The Most

But you might not be shocked by who landed on the most hated list.

Tribune News Service

JetBlue mounts full-court press for Spirit buyout approval

JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes was unequivocal when asked what he’d do if the U.S. Justice Department blocked his airline’s proposed buyout of Spirit Airlines, South Florida’s low-cost hometown air carrier.

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