EPISODE · Mar 10, 2023 · 23 MIN
JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court
from Airline Weekly Lounge · host Skift
It’s official: The U.S. Justice Department just sued to block JetBlue and Spirit from merging. Will it win? That’s anyone’s guess, but JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said he plans to fight the regulator. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, the latest results from Azul and Thai Airways. Reading List U.S. Sues to Block JetBlue and Spirit Merger JetBlue Prepares for a Fight With Justice Department if Spirit Merger Blocked Azul Escapes Potential Bankruptcy With Aircraft Lessor Agreements
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It’s official: The U.S. Justice Department just sued to block JetBlue and Spirit from merging. Will it win? That’s anyone’s guess, but JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said he plans to fight the regulator. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, the latest results from Azul and Thai Airways. Reading List U.S. Sues to Block JetBlue and Spirit Merger JetBlue Prepares for a Fight With Justice Department if Spirit Merger Blocked Azul Escapes Potential Bankruptcy With Aircraft Lessor Agreements
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