JetBlue Is Increasingly Vulnerable After Spirit Bid Fails

JetBlye and Spirit aircraft
JetBlue and Spirit would have had a combined fleet of 455 narrowbodies and orders for 312 more.
Credit: JoePriesAviation.net
JetBlue Airways was a breath of fresh air when it launched two decades ago, but it may need a new niche to stay competitive. The airline finds itself in an increasingly vulnerable position in the middle of the U.S. market, wedged between the three global network carriers and the fast-growing ultra...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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