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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.

Tribune News Service

Spirit AeroSystems to work on vertical takeoff aircraft development

Known as Skyworks Vertijet, the aircraft will be capable of flying 400 miles an hour

Birmingham Post

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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

The Hundred Draft 2023: London Spirit pick up Olly Stone as Oval Invincibles select Heinrich Klaasen

London Spirit have added Australia batter Mitchell Marsh and England quick Olly Stone to their men’s squad ahead of this summer’s Hundred, while Oval Invincibles selected South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, but high-profile overseas players were largely snubbed during Thursday’s Draft.

Evening Standard

Firms join forces to boost satellite launch ambitions at Prestwick Spaceport

The two firms rubber stamped the deal during a Ministerial visit to the site.

Daily Record

Dan Lawrence interview: Plotting a rise up England ranks after Test return

Interview: London Spirit’s new skipper was happily surprised at England recall... and now wants to cement his place in the team

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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.

Tribune News Service

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

The Independent UK

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.

WEKU

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

Tribune News Service

JetBlue-Spirit deal faces DOJ antitrust suit this week

The Justice Department and Department of Transportation are expected to take action as soon as Tuesday to block JetBlue Airways Corp.’s $3.8 billion takeover of Spirit Airlines Inc., according to people familiar with the case.

WEKU

The youngest person ever has joined the National Women's Soccer League at age 15

Teenager Chloe Ricketts was first invited to to play with the Washington Spirit for preseason training in January. She surpasses the previous record holder by three days.

Sports Illustrated

Spirit Sign Youngest Player in NWSL History, 15-Year-Old Chloe Ricketts

The midfielder’s three-year deal includes a player option in 2026.

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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

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.

AAP

No LJ, no worries for the WNBL's Southside Flyers

The finals-bound Flyers proved there is life after Lauren Jackson with an impressive win over Bendigo to kick off the WNBL's Indigenous split round.

Sports Illustrated

The Biggest Matchups on the 2023 NWSL Schedule

The league released its 132-game slate Wednesday, with this year’s campaign set to kick off on March 25.

The Independent UK

US airlines ranked from worst to best

Delta Air Lines takes top spot with Alaska Airlines second, Southwest remains high despite holiday meltdown

The Independent UK

Irate woman tells fellow passengers she hopes they ‘crash and die’ as she’s removed from Spirit flight

It is not clear why the woman was being taken out of the aircraft

Autosport

Spirit F1 owner and Le Mans-winning Bentley team boss John Wickham dies aged 73

John Wickham, who co-owned the Spirit Formula 1 team of the early 1980s and oversaw Bentley’s 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours victory, has died aged 73 after a long illness.

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