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mergerAnnounced · May 4, 2026AirlinesSource · Unverified ReportsArticle · Factual
JetBlue Airways merges with Spirit Airlines
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$3.8B
Party A
Spirit Airlines
OTC: SAVEQ · Miramar, Florida
Party B
JetBlue Airways
Terminated
Status
Terminated
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are pursuing a merger. Reported scale / consideration: $3.8B. Status: Terminated. Sector: Airlines. Target headquarters context: Miramar, Florida, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-05-04. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Sean Duffy criticizes the Biden administration decision to block the JetBlue - Spirit Airlines merger , attributing Spirit closure and 17,000 job losses to the move
Deal timeline
Announced
May 4, 2026 · foxnews.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Airlines with a reported deal value of $3.8B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: foxnews.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index