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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 · May 3, 2022

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 · May 2, 2022

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 · May 2, 2022

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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 · May 2, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 21, 2022

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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 · Apr 21, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

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"

Salon · Apr 20, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

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…

Benzinga · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 20, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

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 · Apr 12, 2022

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 · Apr 12, 2022

‘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 · Apr 11, 2022

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)

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The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Hundreds of flights cancelled in US over the weekend

Jetblue and Spirit Airlines among carriers worst hit

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

After $3.6 billion offer, Spirit Airlines agrees to negotiate with JetBlue

A new takeover offer for Spirit Airlines by JetBlue Airways of New York is now viewed as attractive enough for the South Florida-based carrier to enter into negotiations aimed at cutting a deal.

Benzinga · Apr 8, 2022

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Benzinga · Apr 8, 2022

Spirit Airlines Plans To Initiate Discussions With JetBlue On $3.6B Bid

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:SAVE) Board has agreed to engage in discussions with JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) concerning an all-cash transaction for $33/share. Related: Spirit Airlines Gets Second Takeover Bid This Year: What Investors Should Know Spirit remains bound by the terms of the merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULCC). Spirit's Board has not determined that JetBlue's proposal…

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Spirit Airlines will talk to JetBlue about takeover bid

The fight for Spirit Airlines is heating up again

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

JetBlue and Frontier are fighting to buy Spirit Airlines. What does that mean for South Florida?

The impending loss of Spirit Airlines as South Florida’s hometown air carrier could have a number of ramifications, ranging from hits on local employment and facilities to spikes in the prices leisure travelers pay to visit the region.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

JetBlue ofrece $3,600 millones por Spirit para frustrar fusión con Frontier

Apr. 6—JetBlue Airways hizo una oferta no solicitada en efectivo para adquirir Spirit Airlines por un poco más de $3,500 millones, dos meses después que la compañía con sede en Miramar dijera que se fusionaría con su rival Frontier.

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