Daily business news in New York
NEW YORK — JetBlue, joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other partners and leaders, celebrated a key milestone in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with the groundbreaking of a $4.2 billion project to develop a new international Terminal 6. The groundbreaking, […]
NEW YORK — JetBlue announced plans to expand transatlantic flying into Continental Europe with new service to Paris from JFK International Airport starting next summer. Paris will be JetBlue’s second transatlantic destination following the airline’s successful launch of service to London in August 2021, where it has quickly grown its schedule to five daily flights […]
United Airlines has announced the airline’s 2023 summer schedule that includes adding new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE from Newark – as well as six more flights to some of the most popular destinations in Europe, including Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, Berlin, and Shannon. In total, United will fly to 37 cities in Europe, Africa, India and the Middle East next summer, […]
NEW YORK & MIRAMAR, FL — JetBlue Airways is victorious in its battle for Spirit Airlines, the discount carrier best known for its yellow planes. After spoiling a bid by competitor Frontier Airlines, JetBlue has agreed to acquire Spirit for $33.50 per share in cash, including a prepayment of $2.50 per share in cash payable […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has reassigned 16 peak-hour runway slots, previously operated by Southwest Airlines, at Newark-Liberty International Airport to Spirit Airlines. The DOT said it made this action to keep low-cost service options for Newark customers and improves competition in the Newark market, which was affected when Southwest Airlines discontinued service there. The […]
NEW YORK — JetBlue has begun flights to Canada for the first time. The airline officially launched service this week from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with once daily flights each way. Strengthening JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance (NEA), Vancouver service brings JetBlue to its first destination in Canada, while diversifying its New […]
United Airlines has opened its new, nearly 30,000 square-foot United Club location at Newark Liberty International Airport, offering travelers a modern design, enhanced amenities and culinary offerings, with views of the Manhattan skyline. Located in Terminal C3 near gate C123, this club is the largest club in United’s network, and is opening just in time for […]
NEW YORK — JetBlue really wants to buy Spirit Airlines. The NY-based airline announced that it has filed a “Vote No” proxy statement urging Spirit shareholders to vote AGAINST what it says is an inferior, high risk, and low value Spirit/Frontier transaction at Spirit’s upcoming special meeting. In addition, JetBlue commenced a new proposal to […]
NEW YORK — JetBlue Airlines announced it will exercise its option to add 30 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft to its order book, bringing the total number of A220s in the airline’s fleet and on order to 100. The aircraft’s strong economics and operational performance are a key to JetBlue’s long-term cost performance, while also enabling […]
NEW YORK — United Airlines plans to expand service to one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations by offering three nonstop flights per week, year-round, between New York/Newark and Cape Town International Airport in South Africa, subject to government approval. The new schedule starts on June 5 and means that more than 85 U.S. cities – including […]