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JetBlue Wins Spirit's LaGuardia Slots for $58.5 Million — Below Spirit's Own Estimate
JetBlue said the slots cover 12 roundtrip flights and any expansion would not begin until 2027, pending court and regulatory approval.
- JetBlue Airways won the bankruptcy auction for 22 takeoff and landing slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport, paying $58.5 million for assets previously held by Spirit Airlines.
- Spirit Airlines collapsed earlier this year after failed restructuring efforts, triggering a major reshuffling at the congested LaGuardia, where tight airspace restrictions cap overall airline growth.
- Frontier emerged as the second-highest bidder at $57.5 million, while the acquisition expands JetBlue's existing footprint of 31 slots with 12 daily departures and arrival capacity.
- JetBlue told staff Monday it is "evaluating our plans for the slots" and intends to relocate to the Marine Air Terminal, an Art Deco facility it previously occupied years ago.
- A Bankruptcy Court hearing scheduled for Wednesday in White Plains, New York, will address final regulatory approval, with any service expansion not expected until 2027.
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JetBlue wins Spirit Airlines’ coveted slots at LaGuardia Airport in NYC: report
JetBlue has won Spirit Airlines’ coveted takeoff and landing slots at New York’s LaGuardia Airport – and plans to move into the failed carrier’s old home as airlines fight for space at crowded terminals, according to a report.
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