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Spirit Airlines wins creditor deal to exit bankruptcy as a leaner, independent carrier
business3 days ago

Spirit Airlines wins creditor deal to exit bankruptcy as a leaner, independent carrier

Spirit Airlines has struck a creditor agreement to exit bankruptcy later this spring or early summer, shrinking into a leaner, independent carrier after selling assets and cutting staff. The plan aims to slash debt and operating costs, with nearly 40% fewer flights and seats planned for this summer, preserving competition and keeping fares lower after previous merger attempts with Frontier and JetBlue fell through.

Vegas Officer Adopts Abandoned Airport Pup Named JetBlue
usnews5 days ago

Vegas Officer Adopts Abandoned Airport Pup Named JetBlue

A two-year-old goldendoodle named JetBlue was left tied to a metal structure at Las Vegas's Harry Reid International Airport after his owner couldn’t complete travel documents. He spent time in care at the airport before going to a rescue, which saw more than 2,700 people apply to adopt him. Las Vegas police officer Skeeter Black, who had been hoping to adopt a doodle, ultimately adopted JetBlue at a weekend event, with JetBlue airline donations helping cover adoption and vet costs.

Vegas airport arrest after woman abandons her dog at the ticket counter
local-us-news-crime7 days ago

Vegas airport arrest after woman abandons her dog at the ticket counter

A woman at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas was arrested for abandoning her 2-year-old goldendoodle at the JetBlue ticket counter after she was denied boarding due to missing travel paperwork. She resisted arrest as officers escorted her back through security. The dog, nicknamed Jet Blue, was cared for by airport staff and animal services, then placed with Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas after a 10-day hold.

JetBlue flight makes emergency return to Newark after engine failure; no injuries
transportation9 days ago

JetBlue flight makes emergency return to Newark after engine failure; no injuries

A JetBlue Airbus A320 bound for West Palm Beach suffered an engine failure on takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport, with smoke reported in the cockpit. The plane returned for an emergency landing, passengers exited via slides on a taxiway, and there were no injuries. The FAA will investigate; arrivals were briefly paused, then resumed after about an hour.

JetBlue flight back to Newark after engine failure prompts evacuation and ground stop
travel9 days ago

JetBlue flight back to Newark after engine failure prompts evacuation and ground stop

A JetBlue Airbus A320 on Flight 543 from Newark to West Palm Beach returned to Newark after reporting an engine failure and cockpit smoke, with passengers evacuated via slides; no injuries were reported. The airport briefly suspended operations for about an hour while the aircraft was moved, then reopened around 7 p.m. JetBlue emphasized safety and said it will cooperate with authorities.

JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with US Military Aircraft Near Venezuela
world2 months ago

JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with US Military Aircraft Near Venezuela

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York nearly collided with a US Air Force refuelling tanker near Venezuela, prompting an investigation. The incident raised concerns about airspace safety, especially as the military aircraft's transponder was off, and occurred amid increased military activity in the region. The Air Force is reviewing the event, and the FAA had recently issued warnings about Venezuelan airspace security.