JetBlue Offers Concessions to Help Win Approval for $3.8B Spirit Acquisition

JetBlue reaches deal to give Spirit gates to Allegiant at Boston and Newark airports to help win approval for $3.8B Spirit purchase
Justice Department suing to block JetBlue's purchase of Spirit, saying it will hurt competition and raise prices
Trial scheduled next month in Boston federal court; consumers filed similar lawsuit
JetBlue previously had to scrap partnership with American Airlines after Justice Department lawsuit
JetBlue argues buying Spirit will make it more competitive against bigger U.S. airlines

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8/24/2023

JetBlue admits Spirit merger would raise fares, court filings allege, putting union in legal jeopardy - The Points Guy

JetBlue has admitted in court filings that its proposed merger with Spirit Airlines would result in higher fares, according to a lawsuit filed by passengers and travel agents.

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JetBlue Offers Concessions to Ease DOJ Concerns About Spirit Merger

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