JetBlue Airways

The US airline has confirmed that its second transatlantic destination after London will be Paris.

Deputy Premier Kye Rymer told the British overseas territory’s legislature that a delegation to Routes World 2022 met with eight airlines about potential routes.

The carrier said it may pushback aircraft retirements to meet the capacity target.

Speaking at Routes World 2022, Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said the carrier is in expansion mode despite losing out on Spirit Airlines.

When it enters service, the A321XLR will be the longest-range single-aisle aircraft ever produced, with a range of 4,700 nm.

Routes World 2022 will bring together over 2,000 decision makers from airlines, airports and destinations around the globe.

The trial to determine if the partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways is anti-competitive is underway, and few are venturing to predict the outcome.

American Airlines will bolster its Miami-Havana service.

American will bolster its Miami-Havana service.

The New York-based airline has launched its first European route from Boston.

The New York-based airline has launched its first European route from Boston.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in August, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

Frontier Airlines may have lost the bidding war for Spirit Airlines, but its future as a standalone carrier looks bright—especially with its largest ULCC competitor now out of the picture.

Spirit Airlines agreed to be acquired by JetBlue Airways in an all-cash deal valued at $3.8 billion, a move that comes one day after its shareholders formally rejected a competing offer from Frontier Airlines.

JetBlue has won the battle for Spirit, paving the way for a merger that will produce a challenger to the US Big Four.

If Spirit and JetBlue do eventually agree on the terms of a transaction, they will still need shareholder approval as well as antitrust approval from the U.S. Justice Department.

The postponement is the latest sign that a competing bid from JetBlue is gaining traction among a critical mass of stockholders.

The carrier beat out JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines for the runway timings.

JetBlue Airways upgraded its proposal for Spirit Airlines again as the tit-for-tat bidding war with Frontier Airlines heated up ahead of a June 30 shareholder vote.

The airport, located just outside of New York City, has long been plagued by congestion and operational issues.

The New York-based carrier is adding more London flights and has routes to Paris on its radar.

Andrea Lusso and Dave Jehn have new roles at the New York-based carrier.

JetBlue Airways sweetened the terms of its bid to acquire Spirit Airlines, part of an effort to win over Spirit’s shareholders ahead of a fast approaching vote on whether to merge with Frontier Airlines.

Routes selects 70 new air services set to start around the world in June 2022, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

The plans seek to build on a relationship that stretches back to 2011.