JetBlue will not appeal a judge’s decision to disband the Northeast Alliance, but American Airlines is. Is AA simply doing the bidding of JetBlue when it comes to an appeal in an effort to better position JetBlue to acquire Spirit Airlines? Is American Airlines Appealing Northeast Alliance Decision On Behalf Of JetBlue? In May, a […]
New JetBlue Livery Is Unnecessary
JetBlue finds itself in a bit of a crisis. Its partnership with American Airlines is in legal jeopardy and its merger with Spirit Airlines might also go up in flames. The answer, however, is not to start repainting airplanes, as if just to get something done. The new JetBlue livery is not horrible but strikes […]
Dismantled JetBlue-American Airlines Northeast Alliance Complicates Spirit Purchase
A judge struck down the JetBlue-American Airlines Northeast Alliance (NEA) complicates JetBlue’s Spirit acquisition plans. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Judge Strikes Down Northeast Alliance (NEA) American Airlines and JetBlue have […]
JetBlue’s Two-Faced Approach To American Airlines
JetBlue appears to be talking out both sides of its mouth regarding American Airlines, happy to partner and challenge. What’s going on? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. JetBlue Loves American Airlines […]
JetBlue London Flight Success Solidifies European Expansion
With the success of JetBlue London flights, expansion to additional European destinations is inevitable, but targets are becoming clearer and seem a little odd. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. JetBlue London […]
Reversal: Spirit Should Buy JetBlue Instead
JetBlue reported a dismal second quarter of 2022 despite taking in the highest revenue in the airline’s history. Spirit Airlines had a greater market cap, will report a smaller loss (or gain) and better operation. Shouldn’t it be Spirit buying JetBlue and not the other way around? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for […]
JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Acquisition Approved, What Now?
The Frontier Airlines-Spirit Airlines merger has been withdrawn and JetBlue Airways’ acquisition offer has been accepted. Ok, but what happens now? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. When Will They Combine? When […]
JetBlue Improves Offer For Spirit Airlines…Again
JetBlue appears determined to acquire Spirit, with a new and improved offer just days ahead of a Spirit Airlines shareholder vote on whether Spirit should merge with Frontier or JetBlue. Third Time Is A Charm? JetBlue Ups Offer For Spirit Airlines With New Shareholder Prepayment And Higher Reverse Break-Up Fee The new offer was sent […]
Spirit Shareholders Vote On Merger This Week Under New Terms
Spirit Airlines has received multiple options to merge or become acquired by Frontier and JetBlue respectively. As the bidding war heats up, the terms have changed and many point to the June 10th vote as instructive. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you […]
JetBlue Putting Emphasis On “Hostile” Takeover Bid
JetBlue was aggressive again in its quest to acquire Spirit and block its creation of a ULCC mega-carrier with Frontier. However, the carrier is now taking shots in this hostile takeover that is souring its image. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you […]
Spirit Airlines Calls JetBlue Offer “Misleading” And Urges Stockholders To Reject Hostile Takeover Bid
The Spirit Airlines Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders reject the hostile takeover bid from JetBlue, explaining that JetBlue has misled Spirit shareholders with “inaccurate statements and mischaracterizations.” Spirit Airlines Board Urges Shareholders To Reject JetBlue Hostile Takeover Offer, Calls It Inaccurate + Misleading JetBlue’s latest attempt to buy Spirit Airlines bypassed the […]
Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue Takeover
Spirit Airlines rejected JetBlue’s takeover bid, JetBlue responded by upping its offer, and Spirit Airlines has once again rejected the offer. The move marks wisdom by Spirit and (understandable yet foolish) desperation by JetBlue. Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue Takeover Bid Spirit’s board of directors unanimously rejected JetBlue’s takeover offer, explaining that it did not represent […]
Why I Don’t Like The Frontier-Spirit Merger
In a post earlier today, I laid out the factual reasons why the JetBlue acquisition is better than the Frontier-Spirit merger. Here are a few reasons off the cuff. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, […]
Why JetBlue’s Spirit Acquisition Makes Sense
Pundits, consumers, and anyone that’s ever flown seems to have an opinion on why JetBlue’s unsolicited bid to acquire Spirit is a bad idea. They’re all wrong and here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or […]
Before Buying Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Should Get Its Own House In Order
The strange move by JetBlue to bid for Spirit Airlines yesterday caught most by surprise, and for good reason: the merger makes little sense on so many levels. Importantly, JetBlue should get its own house in order before it even considers absorbing an airline with a totally different culture and customer service model. Analysis: JetBlue […]
Can JetBlue Withstand American + Delta In Boston?
Can JetBlue withstand the simultaneous build-up of American Airlines and Delta Air Lines in Boston? JetBlue Airways Chief Financial Officer Steve Priest bristled at the question, telling a conference in Miami this week: “Commentators talk about Boston, they talk about Fort Lauderdale. We are 20 years old now. We are very used to competitive incursions.” […]
Will Southwest Really Merge With Alaska Or JetBlue?
Rumors are swirling that Southwest Airlines may solve its lingering Boeing 737 MAX problem by acquiring another airline. I just don’t see it happening. The theory goes something like this. Southwest has over 100 737 MAX on order, with growth plans built around that aircraft. As the 737 MAX problems continue and Southwest is forced […]
Is JetBlue For Sale?
Is JetBlue positioning itself for the next big airline merger/acquistion? One airline analyst says yes, though I remain skeptical. That analyst is Dan Reed, a Forbes contributor who has written about airlines the last 26 years. He makes the following argument: Geraghty appears that she’s building a not-so-subtle case – one that she hopes at least […]
It’s Official! Alaska and Virgin America Announce Merger (FAQs)
Alaska Airlines and Virgin America have formally announced a merger agreement in which Alaska will acquire Virgin America for $2.6BN. No, April Fools was four days ago. I’ll try to sum it up through a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs): Q: Why are Alaska and Virgin America merging? A: Put simply, Alaska wishes to dominate the […]
Millionaire Influencer Mocks Laid-Off Spirit Airlines Employee Asking Him For Help
Thousands of Spirit Airlines workers lost their careers overnight. An apparently-popular influencer named James Charles apparently thought that was the perfect moment to mock one of them for asking for help. James Charles Mocks Laid-Off Spirit Airlines Worker, Then Apologizes After Backlash There are plenty of fair criticisms to make about Spirit Airlines and many […]
