U.S. sues to block JetBlue's $3.8 billion deal for Spirit
Regulators say the proposed merger, which would create the fifth-largest U.S. carrier, threatens airline industry competition.
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Feds set to block JetBlue's $3.8 billion deal for Spirit
The carriers say joining forces would benefit travelers, but the blockbuster deal has been dogged by concerns it could hurt competition.
JetBlue flight forced to abort landing in close call at Logan Airport
A Learjet operated by charter company HopAJet crossed onto the runway and took off without clearance, according to the FAA.
Planes bump into each other at JFK airport
Two JetBlue planes bumped into each other at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City on Wednesday. CBS News transportation safety analyst and former National Transportation Safety Board chairman Robert Sumwalt joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss that incident and another near-miss at JFK and the checks and balances in place to avoid incidents with aircraft.
JetBlue plane strikes parked aircraft at JFK; federal officials investigating
The incident comes just days after a close call at the same airport, when two planes carrying passengers nearly collided on the runway.
"Smoking laptop" forces evacuation of JetBlue flight after landing at JFK
Port Authority staff evacuated 167 people from the plane using emergency slides, officials said.
Man allegedly held razor to woman's neck on JetBlue flight
The alleged incident occurred near the end of the flight, a spokesperson for JetBlue said in a statement to CBS News.
How a Spirit-JetBlue merger could affect travel
Shareholders at Spirit Airlines this week accepted JetBlue's $3.8 billion all-cash offer, though experts expect regulators will push back on the deal. NerdWallet travel expert Sally French joins CBS News anchors Nancy Chen and Anne-Marie Greene to discuss what a merger could mean for consumers as well as how best to navigate holiday travel.
Unrelenting hostilities in Ukraine’s East
Eastern Ukraine is bracing for another day of Russia’s assault. The U.N. says 15.7 million Ukrainians need urgent humanitarian support. Philadelphia is ending its indoor mask mandate just days after reinstating it. And Mike Tyson is being investigated after reportedly punching a passenger on a JetBlue flight.
Impact of Jetblue, Spirit merger
JetBlue's deal to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion still needs the greenlight from the U.S. Justice Department. The merger announced yesterday would create the nation's fifth largest airline, but it could face push back from regulators. Mahmood Khan, professor and director in the department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Virginia Tech, joined CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion
JetBlue will purchase Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, one day after shareholders rejected a potential merger between Spirit and Frontier Airlines. If approved, the airline would become the nation's fifth-largest. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett has more on what this means for travelers looking for low-cost options.
JetBlue has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines
Would create the nation's fifth largest airline if approved by U.S. regulators.
Spirit Airlines shareholders weigh merger
Shareholders at Spirit Airlines are voting on a potential merger with Frontier Airlines, but a rival offer from JetBlue is complicating negotiations. CBS News Transportation Correspondent Errol Barnett breaks down what this means for fliers looking for low-cost options.
Why is there a pilot shortage? It wasn't just the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global airline industry leaders were predicting a coming shortage well before the pandemic hit.
Spirit Airlines considers merger bids
Spirit Airlines is considering two rival bids for a potential merger, which could spark major changes in the market for discount airline tickets. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett has more on what a deal could mean for consumers.
Video appears to show Mike Tyson punching passenger on JetBlue plane
Representatives for the former boxer said another passenger was being aggressive, which started the incident.
JetBlue makes offer to buy Spirit Airlines
JetBlue Airways made a bid to buy Spirit Airlines, which could blow up a plan for Spirit to merge with rival budget carrier Frontier Airlines.
JetBlue makes a bid for Spirit Airlines, potentially sparking bidding war
JetBlue offered about 40% more than what Frontier Airlines was planning to pay for Spirit under a previously announced merger.
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