Economy Mar 04 JetBlue, Spirit Airlines put an end to proposed multi-billion dollar merger plan By David Koenig, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
World Mar 07 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: Fed indicates robust economy, inflation could drive more rate hikes In our news wrap Tuesday, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said high inflation and a robust economy may mean more interest rate hikes, Mexican officials confirmed two kidnapped Americans have been found dead, President Biden proposed raising taxes on those…
Politics Mar 07 WATCH: Garland announces antitrust lawsuit to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines The Biden administration sued to block JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying Tuesday that the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers. By David Koenig, Associated Press
Economy Jul 28 JetBlue strikes $3.8 billion deal to buy Spirit Airlines JetBlue will acquire Spirit for $33.50 per share in cash, including a prepayment of $2.50 per share in cash payable once Spirit stockholders approve the transaction. By David Koenig, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 Watch 3:47 News Wrap: McCain, Rubio win their primaries In our news wrap Wednesday, Republican Senators John McCain and Marco Rubio sailed past their primary election opponents ahead of tough general election contests. Also, for the first time in more than 50 years, a U.S. commercial flight landed in… By PBS News Hour
Jul 24 U.S. investigates 5 airlines for price-gouging after Amtrak crash By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Friday the government has opened a price-gouging investigation involving five airlines that allegedly raised airfares in the Northeast after a deadly Amtrak crash in Philadelphia in May disrupted rail service. Continue reading
Mar 29 JetBlue pilot who had midair meltdown sues airline for more than $14M By Triana Kalmanoff Former JetBlue Airways Corp pilot, whose mid-flight meltdown forced an emergency landing of a plane he was co-piloting, sued the airline for more than $14 million on Friday, claiming the airline permitted him to fly despite signs of mental health… Continue reading
May 11 Watch News Wrap: U.S. Soldier Killed in Afghanistan by Man in Afghan Army Uniform In other news Friday, an American soldier was killed in eastern Afghanistan by a man wearing an Afghan army uniform. The Taliban claimed responsibility. Also, in Greece, political leaders failed in a third attempt to form a government after Sunday's… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch News Wrap: Trayvon Martin’s Parents Attend Congressional Forum on Hate Crimes In other news Tuesday, the parents of the late 17-year-old Trayvon Martin attended congressional Democrats' forum on racial profiling and hate crimes. They thanked the panel for convening the event, but did not testify. Also, the Environmental Protection Agency called… Continue watching