JetBlue Airways

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European Commission scrutiny and political upheaval are slowing plans for airline consolidation in the region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
After announcing intent to appeal an antitrust ruling blocking their merger, JetBlue has informed Spirit that the merger may be terminable on and after Jan. 28.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton
The low- and ultra-low-cost carriers are regrouping after rejection of their proposed merger.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The industry appears to be moving more toward JetBlue and away from Spirit and the vaunted ULCC model.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
A U.S. judge’s ruling that JetBlue and Spirit Airlines cannot proceed with their proposed merger was the wrong decision.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue and Spirit said the notice of appeal, filed jointly, was “consistent with the requirements of the merger agreement.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The Jan. 16 ruling leaves the door open for the defendant airlines “to take another run at a merger at any time.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The longtime JetBlue leader will be the fourth chief executive since its founding and the first female CEO of a major U.S. airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
The average emissions of Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines are notably lower than the average emissions of the Big Four.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
Airline fortunes differ widely north and south of the border.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
For the airline and aerospace industries, many questions about pandemic recovery remain unanswered.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The German airline group, launch customer for the 737-100 in 1968, is going full circle, hoping to create flexibility in its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The January 2022 incident occurred at Yampa Valley Airport, Colorado, which has one runway and no control tower.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
JetBlue Airways and Air Canada are the latest international carriers to announce plans to serve the newly inaugurated Tulum International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton, Adrian Schofield
Airlines worldwide look forward to more clarity on industry consolidation activity in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines has appealed a decision by a U.S. district court earlier this year that struck down its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday considers what Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights would look like if they were to combine.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Smaller U.S. airlines are aiming to consolidate to quickly grow scale in a changing marketplace.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The Judge, noting the industry's post-pandemic dynamic, said he was “having trouble” with a permanent injunction and was “hesitant” to implement the measure.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
While two U.S. East Coast airlines wrap up arguments in court on why their merger should proceed, two on the West Coast have proposed their own.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Environmental pressure is growing on aviation in Europe amid calls for restrictions, taxes and minimum air fares.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
The decision not to institute the first phase of cuts appears to have been driven by pressure from the U.S. government and the European Union.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Top executives for both airlines divulged more details about their proposed merger during the antitrust trial challenging their $3.8 billion deal.
Airlines & Lessors