DOJ sues to block JetBlue-Spirit merger, saying it will curb competition
The Biden administration sued on Tuesday to block the $3.8 billion purchase, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
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JetBlue agrees to buy Spirit for $3.8B. It would create the 5th largest U.S. airline
The agreement Thursday capped a months-long bidding war and arrives one day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart. The deal still needs approval from antitrust regulators.
'Like A Bad Dream': Turbulence On JetBlue Flight Injures 2 Dozen People
Flight 429 from Boston to Sacramento was forced to divert to South Dakota after hitting severe turbulence. Passengers describe the plane suddenly plunging as people went flying.
'Farm To Air'? Why JetBlue Is Farming At A New York Airport
JetBlue is growing produce right outside its terminal at JFK International. It's the first airline to build an urban farm at a U.S. airport. But will passengers ever get to harvest or eat the food?