JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Agree to Terminate $3.8 Billion Merger
Both airlines came to the conclusion that it would be unlikely for them to meet the requirements of the merger by July 24.
Meghna Maharishi is Skift’s Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.
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Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag
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Boeing’s Safety Culture Falls Short, FAA Expert Panel Says
The long-awaited expert report found that the U.S. plane maker's safety culture has numerous issues.
Delta’s Revenues From Premium Travel Surged in 2023
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Carl Icahn to Get Two Seats on JetBlue’s Board
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The latest round of funding is part of an effort to modernize U.S. airports.