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tyfromtheinternet t1_isypy76 wrote

“a deal that now faces a high hurdle with federal regulators” 🤔

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TheDarthSnarf t1_isyv0vk wrote

Don't expect a very high hurdle on this one.

JetBlue and Spirt combined will still only clock in at the 5th spot in the largest airlines list in the US. Unlike the mega-mergers of the past, this one isn't that huge. It's not nearly as widely opposed as several of the others in the past.

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NewKitchenFixtures t1_iszr1qx wrote

There are two wide reaching ultra low cost carriers right now, and after this there will be one. So it has a pretty decent possibility of increasing air travel costs.

Also worth noting that Jet Blue is noted for bad labor relations. And having low end carriers helps to keep the more full service options honest.

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drtywater t1_it10i7k wrote

It has a big impact on east coast. At a minimum expect gate concession in Boston, JFK, and the Florida airports

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