California, three other states join U.S. bid to stop JetBlue-Spirit merger

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California and three other states on Friday joined the U.S. Justice Department lawsuit aimed at preventing JetBlue Airways from buying rival discount carrier Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion.

"We look forward to litigating this important case alongside our state law enforcement partners to stop JetBlue from eliminating its rival, Spirit," Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki said in a statement.

the deal in a Reuters interview this month, saying it would save consumers money and boost available seats.

 

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