New York-based JetBlue, which flies to Heathrow and Gatwick from JFK and Boston, sealed a deal to become the fifth major carrier in the US last week after its $7.6 billion merger with Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit.
“I’m very pleased we found a path forward with Spirit, and we can’t wait to welcome their incredible 10,000 team members to JetBlue as we create a true, national low-fare challenger to the dominant ‘Big Four’ airlines,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s chief executive.
“Together we will expand our uniquely disruptive combination of award-winning service and competitive low fares to more customers across the country as we combine the best of both airlines.”
