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The Latest Breaking News from Spirit Airlines

JetBlue buys Spirit for $3.8 billion to become fifth-biggest US airline

JetBlue wins bidding war for ultra-low-cost carrier after recently launching flights to London Heathrow

The Independent UK

JetBlue buys Spirit for $3.8 billion

JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal, a day after Spirit and Frontier Airlines agreed to abandon their merger proposal

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines ends proposed deal with Frontier, paves way for possible JetBlue takeover

Spirit Airlines has ended its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, clearing a path for JetBlue Airways to take over the South Florida-based discount carrier.

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Editorial: In the low-cost airline industry, a race to the bottom

During the golden age of commercial aviation, passengers enjoyed gourmet meals and stretched out in roomy comfort. Fast forward to the current state of flight, epitomized by Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier notorious for poor service that nonetheless is being pursued by two rivals.

Chicago Tribune

Passengers 'freaking out' as plane bursts into flames after it lands on runway

Passengers were petrified by the situation as the plane was towed to the gate for the customers to disembark.

Irish Mirror

Terror as Spirit Airlines flight erupts into flames with passengers 'freaking out' inside

Footage from inside the plane shows nervous passengers getting up from their seats and looking outside the windows, then noticing continuous smoke coming from beneath the aircraft

Daily Mirror

The brakes on a Spirit Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Atlanta

Nobody was hurt in the incident, but passengers were alarmed when they saw smoke rising from under the plane after touching down.

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Bidding war escalates, as Spirit Airlines again delays final decision on Frontier merger

For the second time this month, Broward County’s Spirit Airlines has postponed a final decision on whether to go ahead with a planned merger with Frontier Airlines.

Miami Herald

Spirit Airlines Defers Key Shareholder Vote On Frontier Deal Again

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE) on Wednesday postponed a key shareholder vote on a proposed deal with Frontier Group Holding Inc (NASDAQ: ULCC) until next week.

Benzinga

Merger vote at Spirit could reshape discount airline market

Shareholders of Spirit Airlines will vote Thursday on a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, and the outcome could affect fares for millions of air travelers who depend on the budget airlines

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines takeover fight heads to a vote

Frontier Airlines and JetBlue each want to remake America's airline industry.

Axios

JetBlue Modifies Spirit Proposal; Urges Spirit Shareholders Vote Against Frontier Offer

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) has again modified its proposal to acquire Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:SAVE) based on discussions with Spirit shareholders. JetBlue added a ticking fee, increased the reverse breakup fee to $400 million, and accelerated prepayment to $2.50 per share. Related: JetBlue Submits Improved Proposal For Spirit Airlines At $33.50/share The addition of a ticking…

Benzinga

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - Zendesk To Be Acquired By Permira and Hellman & Friedman

Editor's Note: Starting next month, we will be rolling the Merger Arbitrage Mondays series into our paid subscription services, Inside Arbitrage Plus and Inside Arbitrage Premium. The more affordable Plus service focuses on content including a monthly special situations newsletter, a model portfolio and mid-month updates. The Premium service includes both…

Benzinga

Raymond James Upgrades Frontier Group - Read Why

Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth upgraded Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ULCC) to Outperform from Market Perform while maintaining the same price target of $14 (an upside of 45%). The analyst states that the revised U.S. airline estimates reflect a stronger near-term revenue trend, stubbornly higher fuel prices, anticipated demand softening, and planned and expected capacity…

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JetBlue again ups Spirit offer, but move could stall Fort Lauderdale growth

The bidding war between JetBlue and Frontier to acquire Broward Co., Florida-based Spirit Airlines now involves the future of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Benzinga

Why Spirit Airlines Stock Is Flying Today

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE: SAVE) shares are trading higher Tuesday after JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ: JBLUE) increased its acquisition offer to $33.50 per share in cash, including a prepayment of $1.50 pe

Benzinga

How Spirit Stock Will Perform As Travel Prices Soar: What Potential Mergers May Mean

Earlier this year, Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ULCC) agreed to buy Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) for $2.9 billion in cash and stock. Neither of those airlines provides long international flights but are two of the cheapest domestic flight pr

Benzinga

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - The Bidding War For Spirit Airlines (SAVE) Continues

After twelve new deals were announced during the prior two weeks, merger activity ground to a halt last week with no new deals announced. Oracle completed its massive $24.3 billion deal for healthcare software company Cerner and in a trend we have been seeing for several weeks, yet another SPAC…

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Benzinga

Why This Spirit Airlines Analyst Is Turning Bullish

A merger of Spirit Airlines Incorporated (NYSE: SAVE) is “a high probability outcome,” and a merger with JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) is more likely than with Frontier (NASDAQ: <

Benzinga

Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For June 10, 2022

Tribune News Service

Spirit reviews latest JetBlue counteroffer as takeover fight nears finale

Hours after Spirit Airlines received a revised takeover bid from JetBlue Airways, the South Florida-based carrier said Monday its board of directors would review it.

Tribune News Service

Frontier adds $250 million reverse breakup fee to Spirit bid in effort to deflect JetBlue

Frontier Airlines, in a move crafted to deflect JetBlue Airways’ bid for South Florida-based Spirit Airlines, has added a $250 million reverse breakup fee to its merger proposal.

Benzinga

Frontier, Spirit Airlines Amend Merger Agreement - See What's The Change

Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:SAVE) and Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ULCC), the parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc., amended their previously announced merger agreement. In the unlikely event the combination is not consummated for antitrust reasons, Frontier would pay a reverse termination fee of $250 million, or $2.23 per share, to Spirit under the provisions of…

Benzinga

Spirit Airlines Sticks To Frontier Deal - Ball Is In The Shareholders' Court Now

Frontier Airlines parent Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ULCC) commented on Spirit Airlines Inc.'s (NYSE:SAVE) rejection of JetBlue Airways Corp's (NASDAQ:JBLU) offer. "We are pleased that the Spirit Board of Directors has again reaffirmed its commitment to combining with Frontier, which increases competition by bringing more ultra-low fares to more travelers and delivering substantial shareholder value," stated Barry…

Tribune News Service

Spirit urges shareholders to reject JetBlue’s hostile bid

JetBlue Airways’ hostile takeover bid for Spirit Airlines took a bitter turn on Thursday as the board of directors of the South Florida-based discount carrier urged its shareholders to spurn the offer.

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