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US judge rules against American Airlines, JetBlue partnership

Judge Leo Sorokin called the alliance a threat to ‘full-throated competition’ in the US airline industry.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023

Judge strikes down American Airlines, JetBlue alliance in antitrust triumph for Biden

The Department of Justice ruled on Friday that American Airlines and JetBlue Airways must dismantle the carriers’ long-term partnership.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023

American Airlines and JetBlue must abandon their partnership in the Northeast, federal judge rules

American Airlines and JetBlue must give up their partnership in the northeast U.S. That's what a federal judge in Boston ruled on Friday

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Cat found wandering the cabin aisles on flight

The adventurous feline was eventually reunited with its owners

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal

The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to block a proposed deal that would see carrier JetBlue buy budget service Spirit Airlines.

The Conversation · Mar 11, 2023

JetBlue's CEO has a backup plan if the Spirit merger falls through

JetBlue's CEO Robin Hayes says the airline will pivot to its organic growth strategy if the Spirit merger falls through.

Fortune · Mar 9, 2023

DOJ files suit to block JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger

The Justice Department on Tuesday filed an antitrust lawsuit against JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines — a merger that would create the fifth-largest U.S. airline.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

Biden administration sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

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.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2023

US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023