The unconfirmed combination could hold benefits for both carriers, but would likely encounter significant regulatory hurdles.
Federal judges blocked JetBlue's partnership with American Airlines and later a planned purchase of Spirit Airlines.
Following the collapse of two major deals, JetBlue is in talks with multiple carriers to strengthen its competitive position and expand its loyalty program.
Spirit had a wild ride over the past five years. Pandemic-era disruptions gave way to high inflation, competition from much bigger and meaner airlines, a jet engine supply snafu, an abortive merger with JetBlue and, finally, a debt crunch.
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The Points Guy on MSNSpirit Airlines rejects Frontier's latest merger bid, plans to proceed on its ownSpirit Airlines on Thursday rejected Frontier Airlines' latest proposal for a merger, which would have helped bring the Florida-based carrier out of bankruptcy to join forces with its top competitor.
Spirit’s approval comes after the third merger attempt by Denver-based ULCC Frontier Airlines, part of a back-and-forth process between the two budget carriers that dates back to 2022 when Frontier made a run for Spirit but was usurped by JetBlue.
Spirit Airlines is a US-based airline well known for its ultra-low-cost model. It provides budget-conscious travelers with affordable flights across the United States and even some countries in Latin America.
A federal judge blocked JetBlue's planned purchase of Spirit Airlines last year. Another judge ruled the carrier's partnership with American Airlines was anticompetitive. JetBlue Airways is ...
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