JetBlue will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet

JetBlue will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet

Many major airlines are beefing up their in-flight internet offerings by tapping SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, but JetBlue is going in a different direction. Amazon and JetBlue announced Thursday a partnership under which the airline will instead use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites to provide free in-flight connectivity starting in 2027. The Kuiper terminals on JetBlue’s planes…

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#Federal judge blocks .8B merger of Spirit, JetBlue

#Federal judge blocks $3.8B merger of Spirit, JetBlue

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, arguing it would reduce competition and hurt consumers. In a court filing Tuesday, U.S. District Judge William Young said the acquisition, which would have made JetBlue the fifth-largest airline, would “substantially lessen competition” in violation of the Clayton Act, which…

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#JetBlue revenue takes hit from soft travel demand in December

#JetBlue revenue takes hit from soft travel demand in December

“JetBlue revenue takes hit from soft travel demand in December” JetBlue Airways said Tuesday that the low-cost airline’s revenue is taking a bit of a hit after demand fell short of expectations this month.  The New York City-based air carrier announced in a securities filing that “the expected very strong close-in demand for December reflected in its prior…

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#Spirit Airlines shareholders approve .8B merger with JetBlue

#Spirit Airlines shareholders approve $3.8B merger with JetBlue

“Spirit Airlines shareholders approve $3.8B merger with JetBlue” Spirit Airlines shareholders voted Wednesday to accept a $3.8 billion buyout from JetBlue Airways, but the deal could still face a challenge from federal antitrust regulators. JetBlue emerged as the winner in a bidding war with Frontier to acquire Spirit, the nation’s biggest budget airline. Spirit announced…

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#Spirit rejects JetBlue takeover offer on antitrust risks

#Spirit rejects JetBlue takeover offer on antitrust risks

“Spirit rejects JetBlue takeover offer on antitrust risks” Ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines on Monday rejected JetBlue Airways’ $33-per-share takeover offer, saying it had a low likelihood of winning approval from government regulators. JetBlue on Friday had enhanced its offer — but not its $33 per share price — and promised a $200 million reverse break-up fee — or $1.80…

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#JetBlue offers .6 billion for Spirit Airlines: report

#JetBlue offers $3.6 billion for Spirit Airlines: report

“JetBlue offers $3.6 billion for Spirit Airlines: report” Spirit Airlines on Tuesday said it received an unsolicited offer from JetBlue Airways for about $3.6 billion, potentially snarling merger plans between Frontier Group Holdings and Spirit. Shares of Spirit rose 22%, their highest level since mid-February. Airline stocks have suffered as air travel fell-off dramatically during…

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#JetBlue to add 5,000 jobs in New York

#JetBlue to add 5,000 jobs in New York

“JetBlue to add 5,000 jobs in New York” JetBlue announced on Monday that the airline will add 5,000 new jobs in the Big Apple – which Mayor Eric Adams billed as one of the elements necessary in order to reboot the city’s tourism industry as it continues its pandemic recovery. “You are the ambassadors for…

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#JetBlue staying in NY, adding hundreds of jobs

#JetBlue staying in NY, adding hundreds of jobs

“#JetBlue staying in NY, adding hundreds of jobs” After flirting with a move to sunny Florida, Jet Blue Airways will stay at their headquarters in New York — even expanding by adding hundreds of new jobs, The Post has learned. The Post exclusively reported in March that “New York’s hometown airline” was reviewing its option…

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