JetBlue shares soar as Carl Icahn makes strategic 10% investment

In a significant development, activist investor Carl Icahn has acquired an almost 10% stake in JetBlue, propelling the airline’s shares up by more than 18% in Tuesday afternoon trading. Icahn, who made the purchases in January and February, expressed his belief in a regulatory filing that JetBlue’s stock is undervalued and presents an appealing investment […]

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JetBlue appoints Martin St. George as next President

People

JetBlue has announced the appointment of Martin St. George to be the company’s next President, effective February 26, 2024. He will report to Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s current President and incoming Chief Executive Officer. Since 2020, St. George has served as Chief Commercial Officer at LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America’s largest airline holding company, in Santiago,

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Spirit Airlines has received court confirmation of itsreorganisation plan

Federal judge hinders JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

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In a significant legal development, federal judge, William G. Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, issued a ruling on January 16, that effectively halted JetBlue Airways‘ proposed US$3.8 billion (£3 billion) acquisition of Spirit Airlines. The decision represents a victory for the Department of Justice, which had argued that the

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Joanna Geraghty will succeed Robin Hayes as CEO of JetBlue

JetBlue President and COO Joanna Geraghty to succeed Robin Hayes

People

JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) has released that Joanna Geraghty, who currently holds the position of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the company, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective from February 12, 2024, succeeding Robin Hayes. Hayes will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors until that date, after which

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U.S. Department of Justice advocates blocking JetBlue’s US$3.8 billion Spirit Airlines aquisition

Airlines & Routes

In a closely-watched antitrust trial, a U.S. Department of Justice attorney made a compelling case before a federal judge on Tuesday, October 31, urging them to halt JetBlue Airways‘ proposed US$3.8 billion purchase of the ultra-low-cost carrier, Spirit Airlines. According to Reuters news agency, the trial, unfolding in federal court in Boston, is part of

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Qatar Airways will increase its frequency to New York

Qatar Airways increases New York frequency

Airlines & Routes

Effective October 30, 2023, Qatar Airways will increase frequency to New York (JFK) from two to three daily flights. Offering new connections between New York and more than 80 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia, the new flights will conveniently arrive early morning and depart late evening from New York

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JetBlue Airways faces challenging 2023 outlook

Financial

JetBlue Airways (JetBlue), based in New York, has revised its 2023 outlook, anticipating potential losses in the current quarter due to a surge in travellers choosing international destinations and the conclusion of its partnership with American Airlines in the Northeast. The airline now projects adjusted earnings per share for the year ranging from 5 cents

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JetBlue Airways ends Northeast Alliance with American Airlines

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JetBlue Airways announced on July 5, that it will be terminating its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. This decision comes after a federal judge ordered the carriers to dissolve the agreement. Instead, JetBlue will shift its focus to the acquisition of Spirit Airlines. While American Airlines stated in June that it would challenge the ruling

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American, JetBlue request Judge’s approval to maintain codeshare agreements

Other News

American Airlines (American) and JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) are appealing to a U.S. judge to allow them to continue their mutual frequent flyer recognition and codeshare agreements, according to a Reuters report. The airlines are arguing that these arrangements are legal and necessary to ensure proper compensation for services provided to customers. On May 19, U.S.

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Datalex has signed a five-year contract expansion with JetBlue

Datalex renews partnership with JetBlue and signs new contract with LATAM Airlines

Information Technology

Datalex, a market leader in digital retail technology focused on the airline market, has confirmed the renewal of its long-standing partnership with JetBlue, New York’s Hometown Airline® and the U.S.A.’s sixth-largest carrier. This is the third contract renewal made by Datalex in recent weeks, in addition to partnership extensions with Air China and Air Transat.

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JetBlue shares soar as Carl Icahn makes strategic 10% investment

JetBlue appoints Martin St. George as next President

Federal judge hinders JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

JetBlue President and COO Joanna Geraghty to succeed Robin Hayes

U.S. Department of Justice advocates blocking JetBlue’s US$3.8 billion Spirit Airlines aquisition

Qatar Airways increases New York frequency

JetBlue Airways faces challenging 2023 outlook

JetBlue Airways ends Northeast Alliance with American Airlines

American, JetBlue request Judge’s approval to maintain codeshare agreements

Datalex renews partnership with JetBlue and signs new contract with LATAM Airlines

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