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JetBlue won’t appeal antitrust ruling that struck down American Airlines alliance

DALLAS — JetBlue Airways won’t appeal a federal court’s ruling that struck down a long-term partnership with Fort Worth-based American Airlines, instead focusing attention on a proposed merger with budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

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Spirit Aerosystems, major airlines supplier, suspends plant operations after labor contract rejected

Spirit Aerosystems, a major supplier to the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers, is suspending operations at a critical Kansas plant after union workers there rejected a proposed four-year contract and authorized a strike

The Independent UK

Alessia Russo given four transfer options including lucrative move after Man Utd exit

Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo announced on Friday that she will not sign a new contract with Manchester United and she has been linked to a number of elite clubs

Daily Mirror

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Technical issues delay over half of Spirit Airlines flights as Air Canada cancels dozens

Spirit Airlines and Air Canada experienced separate technical issues that led to delays and cancellations

The Independent UK

Technical issues cause delays for Spirit, Air Canada

Spirit Airlines and Air Canada are dealing with technical issues on Thursday that have delayed some of the airlines’ flights

The Independent UK

American Airlines and JetBlue must end partnership in the northeast U.S., judge rules

The ruling is a major victory for the Biden administration, which has used aggressive enforcement of antitrust laws to fight against mergers and other arrangements between large corporations.

WEKU

US judge rules against American Airlines, JetBlue partnership

Judge Leo Sorokin called the alliance a threat to ‘full-throated competition’ in the US airline industry.

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American Airlines and JetBlue must abandon their partnership in the Northeast, federal judge rules

American Airlines and JetBlue must give up their partnership in the northeast U.S. That's what a federal judge in Boston ruled on Friday

The Independent UK

US airline ‘sincerely apologizes’ to family over Puerto Rico passport error

Spirit Airlines agent refused to let Puerto Rican family board plane from Los Angeles, even though passport is not required

The Guardian - US

The Hundred: London Spirit pick up England U19 star Grace Scrivens and American bowler Tara Norris

London Spirit have re-signed England U19 star Grace Scrivens and picked up American bowler Tara Norris ahead of this summer’s latest edition of the Hundred.

Evening Standard

Plane passengers horrified as airport worker spotted taping up Spirit Airlines wing

A plane passenger has been left outraged after watching an airport worker putting tape a Spirit Airlines wing before her flight - but it's common practise for minor repairs

Daily Mirror

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has charted a path back to profitability–but ongoing supply chain issues seem plane crazy

Calhoun has gotten the company back on track–but the specter of persistent supply chain woes means more turbulence could be on the horizon.

Fortune

Flight passenger rips into her own airline during savage in-flight announcement

The Spirit Airlines flight attendant was filmed airing her numerous grievances with the American company on a flight from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California

Daily Mirror

Spirit Airlines flight attendant divides people with quirky announcement about charging for all amenities

‘No, we do not have sockets for you to plug up your phone,’ she said in a TikTok video

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Four states join US suit against JetBlue buyout of Spirit

JetBlue Airways on Monday said it is “unfortunate” that another four states have joined a federal lawsuit against its buyout of Miramar-based Spirit Airlines, saying their position would only help tighten the grip that bigger airlines hold over the U.S. marketplace.

Birmingham Post

Spirit AeroSystems to work on vertical takeoff aircraft development

Known as Skyworks Vertijet, the aircraft will be capable of flying 400 miles an hour

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Would a JetBlue and Spirit merger be all that bad for travelers?

JetBlue is seeking permission to merge with Spirit Airlines. The U.S. Department of Justice is working to block the purchase. Does this make sense for air travelers?

Evening Standard

The Hundred Draft 2023: London Spirit pick up Olly Stone as Oval Invincibles select Heinrich Klaasen

London Spirit have added Australia batter Mitchell Marsh and England quick Olly Stone to their men’s squad ahead of this summer’s Hundred, while Oval Invincibles selected South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, but high-profile overseas players were largely snubbed during Thursday’s Draft.

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Daily Record

Firms join forces to boost satellite launch ambitions at Prestwick Spaceport

The two firms rubber stamped the deal during a Ministerial visit to the site.

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence interview: Plotting a rise up England ranks after Test return

Interview: London Spirit’s new skipper was happily surprised at England recall... and now wants to cement his place in the team

The Conversation

JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal

The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to block a proposed deal that would see carrier JetBlue buy budget service Spirit Airlines.

Fortune

JetBlue's CEO has a backup plan if the Spirit merger falls through

JetBlue's CEO Robin Hayes says the airline will pivot to its organic growth strategy if the Spirit merger falls through.

Tribune News Service

DOJ files suit to block JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger

The Justice Department on Tuesday filed an antitrust lawsuit against JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines — a merger that would create the fifth-largest U.S. airline.

The Independent UK

Biden administration sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers

WEKU

DOJ sues to block JetBlue-Spirit merger, saying it will curb competition

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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