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    Commentary: Would a JetBlue and Spirit merger be all that bad for travelers?

    by Sheldon Jacobson, Chicago Tribune Mar 28, 2023 3 minutes
    A JetBlue jet moves along the runway at Laguardia AIrport on Nov. 10, 2022, in New York.

    JetBlue is seeking permission to merge with Spirit Airlines. The U.S. Department of Justice is working to block the purchase. Does this make sense for air travelers?

    JetBlue sells itself as an upscale low-cost airline, with 34 inches of seat pitch and no-cost amenities for which other airlines charge a fee. Spirit is the ultimate low-cost carrier, offering low fares with a la carte add-ons that permit travelers to choose the amenities and services they want.

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