JetBlue, Spirit merger 'could go either way' : Analyst

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JetBlue (JBLU) is in court defending its contested $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines (SAVE), which would create the 5th largest U.S. carrier...

), which would create the 5th largest U.S. carrier. JetBlue contends the deal is critical for growth and competing with bigger airlines, but the Justice Department argues it would raise costs and limit options for budget flyers. Citi Airline analyst Steve Trent says the merger"could go either way." While JetBlue would benefit from added planes and pilots, both airlines are losing money this year and Spirit's losses could last through 2025.

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