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Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Read full article: Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perksSpirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag.
Over 100 flights canceled, hundreds more delayed at OIA due to weather, ‘airspace constraints,’ officials say
Read full article: Over 100 flights canceled, hundreds more delayed at OIA due to weather, ‘airspace constraints,’ officials sayMultiple carriers had to cancel over 100 flights at Orlando International Airport on Sunday with hundreds more delayed.
JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger plan after a federal judge blocked the deal
Read full article: JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger plan after a federal judge blocked the dealJetBlue and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion merger after a federal judge blocked the deal, ruling it would hurt competition.
Boeing confirms it's in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, its key supplier on the troubled 737 Max
Read full article: Boeing confirms it's in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, its key supplier on the troubled 737 MaxBoeing is in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, which makes fuselages for Boeing 737 Max jetliners.
Court sets June hearing for JetBlue and Spirit appeal of a ruling blocking their $3.8 billion merger
Read full article: Court sets June hearing for JetBlue and Spirit appeal of a ruling blocking their $3.8 billion mergerJetBlue and Spirit Airlines have to wait until June for a chance to save their $3.8 billion merger.
JetBlue tells Spirit Airlines that it may terminate its $3.8 billion buyout offer challenged by US
Read full article: JetBlue tells Spirit Airlines that it may terminate its $3.8 billion buyout offer challenged by USJetBlue Airways says it may end its attempt to buy low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend, sending Spirit shares tumbling.
JetBlue's $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines is blocked by judge citing threat to competition
Read full article: JetBlue's $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines is blocked by judge citing threat to competitionA federal judge has sided with the Biden administration and blocked JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines.
JetBlue's $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines is blocked by judge citing threat to competition
Read full article: JetBlue's $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines is blocked by judge citing threat to competitionA federal judge has sided with the Biden administration and blocked JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines.
US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemaker
Read full article: US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemakerThe Federal Aviation Administration says it will increase oversight of Boeing and audit the production of the 737 Max 9 jetliner after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane in midflight last week.
Investigation into why a panel blew off a Boeing Max 9 jet focuses on missing bolts
Read full article: Investigation into why a panel blew off a Boeing Max 9 jet focuses on missing boltsFederal regulators are extending the grounding of some Boeing jets after an Alaska Airlines plane lost a side panel last week.
A trial deciding if JetBlue can buy Spirit — and further consolidate the industry — nears its end
Read full article: A trial deciding if JetBlue can buy Spirit — and further consolidate the industry — nears its endJetBlue says it needs to buy Spirit Airlines to compete with bigger airlines in a post-Covid travel world.
TRAVEL ALERT: Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of Orlando flights due to jet inspections
Read full article: TRAVEL ALERT: Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of Orlando flights due to jet inspectionsDozens of Spirit flights in and out of Orlando International Airport have been canceled as the airline says it’s necessary in order to perform inspections.
In court documents, JetBlue says it could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit Airlines
Read full article: In court documents, JetBlue says it could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit AirlinesJetBlue says in court filings that it could raise fares on some routes by up to 40% if it succeeds in buying Spirit Airlines.
5 things to do while you’re stuck at the airport waiting for a new flight
Read full article: 5 things to do while you’re stuck at the airport waiting for a new flightJust ask anyone who has traveled in the past few weeks and they will tell you that having your flight changed, canceled or redirected is becoming more and more common these days.
New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'
Read full article: New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'This week’s new entertainment releases include an live posthumous album from Tom Petty, the criminal profile spinoff series “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” a documentary about the plucky Mars Rover Opportunity and a TV series that focuses on the backstage melodrama at the Chippendale’s male strip clubs.
JetBlue is buying Spirit for $3.8 billion after bidding war
Read full article: JetBlue is buying Spirit for $3.8 billion after bidding warJetBlue Airways is buying Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in a deal that could increase competition at the top end of the U.S. airline industry while eliminating the largest discount airline for travelers on a tight budget.
Employees with Spirit Airlines protest at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Employees with Spirit Airlines protest at Orlando International AirportWorkers with Spirit Airlines shouted, "enough is enough" on Monday as they walked with yellow signs that read "contract violations must end now" outside Orlando International Airport.
Spirit flight makes emergency landing at Daytona Beach airport due to mechanical issue
Read full article: Spirit flight makes emergency landing at Daytona Beach airport due to mechanical issueA Spirit flight made an emergency stop at Daytona Beach International Airport Thursday morning following a suspected mechanical issue, according to airline officials.
Frontier passengers in Orlando see delays as company announces merger with Spirit
Read full article: Frontier passengers in Orlando see delays as company announces merger with SpiritPatrick Paoletta was like many passengers at the Orlando International Airport — not happy to hear about the possible merger between Frontier and Spirit airlines.