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Spirit and JetBlue to Merge

gertrudecloset — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:12:01 GMT

Less competition for travels when companies do this, but this is how American businesses do things......

Spirit Airlines shareholders voted Wednesday to approve a merger with rival JetBlue Airways, a deal that would create the nation’s fifth-largest carrier.

Executives at the two airlines said they hope to conclude the regulatory process and close the deal in the first half of 2024.

Re: Spirit and JetBlue to Merge

FancyPhillyshopper — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:53:26 GMT

These two budget, low frills airlines offer travelers a cheap way to fly, but there are always risks (one flight a day sometimes) and plenty of add-on fees.

If one is flexible, patient and can put up with potential changes, then it is worth it to select them.

Cheap airlines have come and gone throughout travel history--I used to take People Express every once in a while when young, and we paid in cash on board, just like a bus. It was always a mad scramble to get on the plane as seats were not reserved.

I have flown Frontier a few times, but that was before the pandemic.

For more reliable travel the major carriers are a better choice, although a bit more costly.

Re: Spirit and JetBlue to Merge

icezeus — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:11:43 GMT

I have flown on Jet Blue airlines twice and both experiences were fine.

You could not pay me fly Spirit Airlines, although my hairdresser flies them all of the time. I have heard too many horror stories about Spirit Airlines.

As stated above stick to the major carriers although you will pay more.

Re: Spirit and JetBlue to Merge

Reever — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:26:39 GMT

Anyone boarding an aluminimum metal tube with Covid running rampant has a hole in their head. I don't care who owns the plane. Recirculated air seems like a breeding ground for the scourge.

Re: Spirit and JetBlue to Merge

millieshops — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:30:22 GMT

Spirit - worst ever flying - or should I say non-flying experience. I'm amazed they survived even this long.

I don't have my own experience with Jet Blue, but I'm hoping the merger will bring improvements for both lines.

Re: Spirit and JetBlue to Merge

SoCal Bred — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:41:14 GMT

We have flown Jet Blue several times and were satisfied with their service.