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Articles tagged “jetblue-spirit merger”

Airlines

How Frontier Notches a Win-Win No Matter the Fate of JetBlue’s Spirit Bid

JetBlue’s surprise bid for Spirit could derail Frontier’s deal with the discounter. Losing a tie-up with Spirt may sound like bad news for Frontier, but here's why it will still be a win.

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan, Skift | 2 years ago

Airlines

Daily Podcast: JetBlue’s Shock Bid for Spirit Airlines

Good morning from Skift. It's Wednesday, April 6, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Daily Podcast: JetBlue’s Shock Bid for Spirit Airlines

Airlines

JetBlue Makes $3.6 Billion Counterbid for Spirit Airlines

Does JetBlue's surprise bid for Spirit make sense for the carrier's network? At first glance, Wall Street didn't think so.

Madhu Unnikrishnan | 2 years ago

JetBlue Makes $3.6 Billion Counterbid for Spirit Airlines

Airlines

Frontier-Spirit to Join Forces and More Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines unveil plans to merge in a massive deal, Philippines Airlines makes a tumultuous leadership change, and European officials implement new metrics for measuring tourism success.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 years ago

Frontier-Spirit to Join Forces and More Top Travel Stories This Week

Airlines

Daily Podcast: A Multi-Billion Dollar Low-Cost Merger

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, February 8, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 years ago

Daily Podcast: A Multi-Billion Dollar Low-Cost Merger

Airlines

Allegiant Air to Get New CEO During Challenging Period

When Allegiant President John Redmond adds the CEO title in June, he'll have to deal with some of the same issues, such as the pandemic, that he's trying to handle now. Add one more thing to the list: Frontier could become a more formidable flight competitor if it gets the OK to merge with Spirit.

Dennis Schaal | 3 years ago

Allegiant Air to Get New CEO During Challenging Period

Airlines

Frontier Airlines to Buy Spirit in $6.6 Billion Cash-Stock Deal

The rumors have come true with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines unveiling plans to merge Monday. The deal would create a U.S. budget juggernaut and the country's fifth largest airline but likely faces a tough approvals process from the pro-competition Biden administration.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Frontier Airlines to Buy Spirit in $6.6 Billion Cash-Stock Deal