Breaking: The Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking to block JetBlue Airways from merging with Spirit Airlines, arguing the deal would stifle competition and lead to higher fares
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking to block JetBlue Airways Corp. from merging with Spirit Airlines Inc., arguing the deal would stifle competition and lead to higher fares.
The DOJ filed its lawsuit Tuesday in Massachusetts federal court. The states of New York and Massachusetts and the government of the District of Columbia are also plaintiffs on the civil case, which says the merger would eliminate Spirit as a low-cost competitor to the major carriers.
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