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Did the US sue to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines?

DOJ sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines 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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March 7, 2023, at 10:58 a.m. The Biden administration sued to block JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying Tuesday that the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

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The New York-based airline argues that buying Spirit will make it bigger and a stronger competitor to the biggest U.S. carriers.

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Spirit Airlines Inc. (SAVE) recently faced a class-action lawsuit over some of its hidden fees — specifically the surprise fees charged to consumers for carry-on bags after booking flight tickets with a third-party company.

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What Is JetBlue Airways's Net Debt? You can click the graphic below for the historical numbers, but it shows that JetBlue Airways had US$3.19b of debt in June 2023, down from US$3.48b, one year before. However, it also had US$1.67b in cash, and so its net debt is US$1.52b.

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Choosing between Spirit vs JetBlue for your next flight? The quick answer is that Spirit is an ultra-low-cost airline with limited comforts and questionable customer service. JetBlue is a low-cost airline known for its quality in customer service and comfortable cabins.

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Spirit Airlines was acquired by JetBlue Airways for $3.8B on Jul 28, 2022 .

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Spirit said in May 2022 that it would continue to a seek a $2.9 billion merger with Frontier Airlines instead of accepting JetBlue's offer.

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Despite comedians' digs, Spirit has improved its reliability in recent years — and is faring better than JetBlue by some measures. JetBlue came in last among 10 airlines in on-time arrivals this year through May, while Spirit ranked seventh, according to the Transportation Department's latest available data.

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