JetBlue and Spirit , Terminate Proposed Merger.
On March 4, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
announced that a court ruling has blocked
the companies' proposed $3.8 billion merger. .
On March 4, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
announced that a court ruling has blocked
the companies' proposed $3.8 billion merger. .
Associated Press reports that JetBlue said the
two companies are unlikely to meet the required
closing conditions prior to a July 24 deadline.
Both companies' CEOs expressed
disappointment in canceling
the potential deal. .
We are proud of the work we
did with Spirit to lay out a vision
to challenge the status quo, but given
the hurdles to closing that remain,
we decided together that both airlines’
interests are better served by
moving forward independently, Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue CEO, via Associated Press.
We are proud of the work we
did with Spirit to lay out a vision
to challenge the status quo, but given
the hurdles to closing that remain,
we decided together that both airlines’
interests are better served by
moving forward independently, Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue CEO, via Associated Press.
We are disappointed we cannot move
forward with a deal that would save
hundreds of millions for consumers
and create a real challenger to the
dominant ‘Big 4’ U.S. airlines, Ted Christie, Spirit CEO, via Associated Press.
However, we remain confident
in our future as a successful
independent airline, Ted Christie, Spirit CEO, via Associated Press.
AP reports that JetBlue will be required to
pay Spirit a termination fee of $69 million.
Last year, the Justice Department moved to
block the merger, claiming it would reduce
competition and drive up costs for consumers.
In January, a Boston federal
district judge blocked the deal,
claiming it would violate antitrust laws. .
News of the cancellation drove
shares of JetBlue Airways up
over 5% in premarket trading.
At the same time, news of the
abandoned merger caused stock
in Spirit to drop over 13%
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US Airlines , Accuse China of , 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
According to an open letter, China's
“existing harmful anti-competitive policies”
are affecting U.S. airlines and workers.
The competitive disadvantage
is harmful to the approximately
315,000 workers employed
by U.S. passenger airlines
that serve China, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
If the growth of the Chinese aviation
market is allowed to continue unchecked
and without concern for equality of access
in the market, flights will continue to be
relinquished to Chinese carriers at the
expense of U.S. workers and businesses, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
CNN reports that the Biden administration said in February
that it would allow Chinese airlines to increase the
number of direct passenger flights to the United States.
At the time, U.S. officials granted Chinese carriers
approval to make 50 weekly round-trip flights,
increased from 35 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to the pandemic,
over 150 weekly
flights were allowed. .
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden.
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden
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United Airlines Among , Major US Carriers Facing, Intense Scrutiny Over Incidents .
'Newsweek' reports that United Airlines has made
national headlines following a string of incidents on
flights to and from the United States in recent weeks.
'Newsweek' reports that United Airlines has made
national headlines following a string of incidents on
flights to and from the United States in recent weeks.
United CEO Scott Kirby released a statement addressing
the recent string of incidents, which included an
engine fire and a door panel blowing off mid-flight.
United CEO Scott Kirby released a statement addressing
the recent string of incidents, which included an
engine fire and a door panel blowing off mid-flight.
Unfortunately, in the past
few weeks, our airline has
experienced a number of
incidents that are reminders
of the importance of safety. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
While they are all unrelated,
I want you to know that these
incidents have our attention
and have sharpened our focus. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
Kirby went on to reassure
travelers that steps were being
taken to address the ongoing issues. .
In the past few years,
we've done a lot at United
to build a new culture, improve
our business and earn your trust, Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
I'm confident that we'll learn
the right lessons from these
recent incidents and continue
to run an operation that puts
safety first and makes our
employees and customers proud. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' recently released a timeline of incidents
involving three major U.S. airlines, comparing the
number of incidents over the past 12 months.
From March of 2023 to March of 2024,
American Airlines had 63 incidents reported on
AeroInside, a website that tracks aviation incidents.
Over the same period of time,
Delta Airlines had 70 incidents
reported on AeroInside.
United Airlines tops the list with
79 incidents reported on AeroInside
between March of 2023 and March of this year
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Another Boeing Flight , Experiences Mid-Flight Tire Issue.
NBC reports that the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) is investigating yet another Boeing mishap,
this time involving an American Airlines flight.
On March 13, a Boeing 777 landed after it "blew
a tire during take off" from Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport, according to the FAA.
American Airlines, the flight's operator, said that no
tire was blown, adding that the pilot was aware that
the pressure was low in one of the aircraft's tires.
The aircraft taxied to the gate
under its own power and
customers deplaned normally, American Airlines statement, via NBC.
LAX confirmed that the flight
landed safely without incident.
The news comes after another incident
involving a Boeing aircraft just last week.
In that incident a tire flew off of a United
Airlines Boeing 777-200 shortly after
takeoff, prompting an emergency landing.
At the time, United said that the Boeing 777-200
is “designed to land safely with missing or
damaged tires" as it has “six tires on each
of its two main landing gear struts.”.
NBC reports that these incidents follow a major
January 5 mishap involving a door panel blowing off
of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane operated by Alaska Airlines. .
In response to that incident, the FAA grounded all
Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in the U.S and ordered
increased oversight of Boeing aircraft production.
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Another Mid-Flight , Boeing Incident Occurs, Amid Increased Scrutiny.
On March 4, a United Airlines Boeing 737
flight was forced to make an emergency
landing after bursting into flames mid-air. .
'The Independent' reports that the
plane's engine exploded shortly after
taking off from Fort Meyers, Florida. .
The Houston-bound flight was forced
to make an emergency landing
just moments after taking off. .
No injuries were
linked to the incident.
According to United Airlines, , "the flight landed safely, and the
passengers deplaned normally.".
The airline added that it, "arranged for a new aircraft to take
our customers to their destination.".
'The Independent' reports that the cause
of the accident is currently under investigation
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). .
In January, Boeing came under increased
scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9
blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight.
In January, Boeing came under increased
scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9
blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight.
Following the incident, in which several passengers were injured,
all Boeing 737 Max 9s were grounded, and investigations were
opened by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Boeing must commit to real and
profound improvements. Making
foundational change will require
a sustained effort from Boeing’s
leadership, and we are going
to hold them accountable
every step of the way, Mike Whitaker, FAA administrator, via 'The Independent'
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