JetBlue’s Fare Plans for Spirit Air

Key Points

• JetBlue plans to raise fares on Spirit Airlines routes by 24% to 40% if their merger is approved.
• Qantas is ordering 24 new planes to increase direct flights to U.S. and Asian cities, reducing reliance on Los Angeles.
• American Airlines is suing Skiplagged for deceptive practices and unauthorized flight sales.

Summary

JetBlue intends to increase fares on Spirit Airlines routes by up to 40% if their proposed merger is approved, despite facing lawsuits arguing the merger would reduce competition. Qantas plans to expand direct flights to U.S. and Asian cities with 24 new long-range planes. American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Skiplagged, accusing the platform of deceptive practices and unauthorized flight sales.