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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 17 - The Untold Story

Morning Brief: Top Financial Stories Dominating on Monday, May 16

CNBC Volkswagen CEO Shares Ambitious EV Ambitions For US Market

Benzinga

Airline passenger satisfaction declines in JD Power ranking

The frustrations of congested airport terminals and crowded planes are returning on top of the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service

New generation of budget airlines aims to disrupt flying

Pandemic-era startups Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines offer non-stop flights from smaller cities.

Axios

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Why Airplane Ticket Prices Are Flying High, While Your Wallet Might Be Grounded

If you think filling your car’s gas tank is expensive, how about filling the tanks for a Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) 737-800?

Benzinga

Couple kicked off plane after homophobic slurs, rant about US ‘becoming China’ and praising ‘king’ Elon Musk

Husband claims to be ex-FBI agent in the bizarre tirade

The Independent UK

‘We’re just robots’: US airline workers stranded amid staff shortages

Flight attendants report sleeping on airport floors when employers fail to find them hotel rooms

The Guardian - US

Flight cancellations persisted after January COVID-19 spike, data show

Flight cancellations continue to persist for U.S. airlines since severe disruptions caused by the January COVID-19 surge and even as carriers staff up ahead of what's expected to be a busy summer travel season, according to the latest federal data on air travel.

Tribune News Service

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Why Spirit Airlines Stock Is Grounded Today

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE) shares are trading lower Monday after the company rejected JetBlue Airways Corp's (NASDAQ: JBLU) proposal and said it will proceed with its previously-announced mer

Benzinga

Spirit Airlines rejects JetBlue buyout bid on antitrust concerns, will stick with Frontier offer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida-based discount carrier Spirit Airlines announced Monday it has rejected a $3.6 billion buyout bid by JetBlue Airways, saying its suitor failed to sufficiently address antitrust concerns.

Tribune News Service

Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue's Takeover Bid; JetBlue Renews Offer

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) has rejected the acquisition bid from JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ: JBLU) and will proceed with the previously-announced merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.

Benzinga

Why Are JetBlue Shares Trading Lower Today

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported a first-quarter FY22 adjusted loss per share of $(0.80) compared to adjusted EPS of $0.16 in 1Q19, beating the consensus of $(0.86). Capacity declined by 0.3% year over three, compared to its guidance for a 1% decline year over three. Operating revenue declined 7.2% compared to 1Q19 and…

Benzinga

Editorial: A sensible shift away from COVID mask mandates

Last week, a video taken on a JetBlue airplane went viral. It wasn’t what we’ve come to expect from this genre of content: there was no person behaving badly, or causing a scene. Instead, it was the pilot of a JetBlue plane telling customers they were allowed to fly mask-free,…

Tribune News Service

Disgraced former Fox host Bill O’Reilly blames Biden for his airport meltdown when he called worker a ‘scumbag’

Mr O’Reilly called the JetBlue worker a ‘scumbag’ and that he would ‘lose his job’

The Independent UK

From planes to Ubers: Where you do and don’t have to wear masks on US public transport

Planes, trains, cabs, and buses across the US are dropping their mask requirements – even at Disney World

The Independent UK

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Mike Tyson beats up plane passenger who was harassing him

Footage appears to show the former heavyweight boxing champion hitting a man who had been enthusiastically interacting with him

Salon

Video: O'Reilly chews out JetBlue worker

"You’re gonna lose your job," the disgraced Fox News host told the employee. "You f**king scumbag"

The Independent UK

Disgraced former Fox News Bill O’Reilly filmed shouting abuse at airline staff after flight delay: ‘You scumbag!’

The conservative commenter has denied any wrongdoing and says ‘character assassins on social media’ are lying about the recorded incident

Benzinga

JetBlue's Technology Ventures Invests In TPG Rise Climate

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) JetBlue Technology Ventures (JTV) invested as a limited partner in TPG Rise Climate. Financial terms were not disclosed. TPG Rise Climate is a multibillion-dollar investment fund that supports climate solutions at scale. As part of the investment, JTV joins the fund’s other corporate investors that make up the…

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The Independent UK

From planes to Ubers: Where you do and don’t have to wear masks on US public transport

Planes, trains, cabs, and buses across the US are dropping their mask requirements – even at Disney World

The Independent UK

Where you do and don’t have to wear masks on US public transportation

Planes, trains, cabs, and buses across the US are dropping their mask requirements – even at Disney World

Tribune News Service

Summer flight cuts: Some staff-challenged airlines are dialing back schedules to avert cancellations

Travelers visiting South Florida had every right to be cranky this spring break season as airlines canceled or delayed hundreds of flights over the weekends, citing staff shortages, bad weather and air traffic control issues.

Daily Mirror

Terrified passengers scream and beg to be let off plane after stormy flight

In video footage passengers can be heard shouting "I'm not going back in the air" and "we gotta' get off this plane" after several aborted landings at JFK Airport in New York

The Independent UK

‘Everybody wants to get the hell off’: JetBlue passengers plead with crew after three aborted landings

‘Arrest me!’ multiple customers challeng flight attendants in extraordinary mutiny captured on camera

Benzinga

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - WindAcre Doubles Its Stake In Nielsen Holdings (NLSN) And Other Deals

Merger activity decreased last week with three new deals announced and six deals completed. Tivity Health (NASDAQ: TVTY)

The Independent UK

Hundreds of flights cancelled in US over the weekend

Jetblue and Spirit Airlines among carriers worst hit

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