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American Airlines Sues JetBlue Over Failed Northeast Alliance

American Airlines is suing JetBlue Airways for over $1 million following the collapse of their Northeast Alliance (NEA). The lawsuit comes as American accuses JetBlue of being focused on other business objectives, leading to unresolvable differences and the alliance's demise.

2025-04-29T03:54:09.383128-07:00

Reuters

Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Amid Mounting Losses

2024-11-18T02:02:15.408361-08:00

Bloomberg

Lufthansa Secures EU Approval for €325M ITA Airways Acquisition

2024-07-03T03:02:32.313918-07:00

CNBC

DOJ Ends Review: Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Advances

2024-08-19T22:15:17.748002-07:00

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Cranky Flier

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JetBlue and United Forge Potential Domestic Partnership to Intensify Northeast Competition JetBlue is edging toward a domestic partnership with United Airlines that could mirror its Northeast Alliance’s schedule coordination at scale. Such an agreement would amplify United’s network reach and competitive strength, reshaping route dynamics and intensifying pressure on carriers entrenched in the Northeast market.

2025-05-05T04:02:54.437466-07:00

JetBlue and United Forge Potential Domestic Partnership to Intensify Northeast Competition

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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American Airlines Sues City of Chicago, Accusing O’Hare of Favoring United’s Hub Ambitions American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, alleging city officials colluded with United Airlines to tilt Chicago O’Hare’s growth plans in United’s favor. American claims the operator approved a scheme to shift gates and traffic rights, threatening its hub status at O’Hare.

2025-05-03T05:13:39.146591-07:00

American Airlines Sues City of Chicago, Accusing O’Hare of Favoring United’s Hub Ambitions

ch-aviation

UK Competition Authority Concludes Review of Transatlantic Slot Commitments by Major Airlines The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has finalized consultations over commitments made by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, and other carriers regarding transatlantic slots. This review impacts the access competitors have to key international routes, reflecting on the competitive dynamics in transatlantic travel.

2025-04-30T10:29:57.338394-07:00

UK Competition Authority Concludes Review of Transatlantic Slot Commitments by Major Airlines

Skift

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American Airlines Sues JetBlue Over Failed Northeast Alliance American Airlines is suing JetBlue Airways for over $1 million following the collapse of their Northeast Alliance (NEA). The lawsuit comes as American accuses JetBlue of being focused on other business objectives, leading to unresolvable differences and the alliance's demise.

2025-04-29T03:54:09.383128-07:00

American Airlines Sues JetBlue Over Failed Northeast Alliance

Aviacionline

Public Hearing to Examine Consumer Impact of Azul and Gol Merger Procon-SP organizes a public hearing to assess the consumer implications of the proposed merger between Brazilian airlines Azul and Gol. The discussion will focus on potential impacts on the aviation market dynamics and evaluate consumer concerns amidst Gol's financial restructuring.

2025-04-28T12:16:16.514726-07:00

Public Hearing to Examine Consumer Impact of Azul and Gol Merger

Reuters

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Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Eye Satellite Business Merger Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo are negotiating a merger of their satellite businesses, with discussions set to occur with EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera. This potential merger could reshape Europe's satellite landscape and address competitive challenges from global rivals like SpaceX.

2025-04-08T01:40:17.679014-07:00

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Eye Satellite Business Merger

Wall Street Journal

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Safran's Acquisition of Collins Aerospace Cleared by EU and UK Regulators Safran's $1.8 billion acquisition of Collins Aerospace's flight controls business has been approved by EU and UK antitrust regulators. The acquisition, which includes selling Safran's North American actuator business, positions the company as a leader in aircraft electrification while ensuring market competition.

2025-04-04T00:39:04.912700-07:00

Safran's Acquisition of Collins Aerospace Cleared by EU and UK Regulators

Aviation Week

Allegiant Optimistic On Aging Viva ATI Application

2025-04-03T14:31:46.148518-07:00

Allegiant Optimistic On Aging

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