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Spirit Airlines expands pipeline of qualified pilots through partnership with CAE
Spirit Airlines and CAE today recently announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program that aims to expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots. The program, located at CAE’s flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona, will put graduates on the fast track to a successful career as a Spirit Pilot.
Spirit Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Agreement with JetBlue
Spirit Airlines, Inc. today announced that its stockholders approved the merger agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders to vote on JetBlue’s acquisition proposal
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders will vote on whether to approve JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion bid to purchase the low-cost carrier on 19 October, according to Spirit’s 12 September filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Minister Bartlett Welcomes Spirit Airlines Service from Connecticut to Montego Bay
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the announcement by Spirit Airlines that it will be introducing nonstop flights from Connecticut to Montego Bay, Jamaica. This will be the only nonstop flight arrangement between Connecticut and Jamaica.
Spirit Airlines announces daily, nonstop service to Phoenix
Kansas City travelers will be soaking up the “Valley of the Sun” this November with Spirit Airlines’ new, nonstop service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport . The new route offers the only ultra-low-fare option connecting Kansas City
JetBlue and Spirit to create a low-fare carrier to challenge big four
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have announced that their boards of directors have approved a definitive merger agreement under which JetBlue will acquire Spirit for $33.50 per share in cash.
Spirit Airlines bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston
Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines has announced it’s going even bigger with the addition of a new Pilot and Flight Attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
JetBlue extends tender offer for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue has announced that its direct wholly owned subsidiary, Sundown Acquisition Corp. has extended the expiration date of the previously announced tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Shares”), of Spirit Airlines, Inc. for $30.00 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest and less any required withholding taxes, to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on 29 July 2022.
JetBlue raises proposal to acquire Spirit
JetBlue has announced that it has submitted a decisively superior proposal to the Board of Directors of Spirit to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Spirit.
Spirit Airlines directors urge stockholders to reject JetBlue offer
Spirit Airlines has announced that its Board of Directors, after consultation with its outside financial and legal advisors, has unanimously determined that the tender offer from JetBlue Airways to acquire all outstanding shares of Spirit’s common stock for $30 per share in cash is NOT in the best interests of Spirit and its stockholders.
JetBlue calls for vote against Spirit/Frontier transaction
JetBlue has announced that it has filed a “Vote No” proxy statement urging Spirit shareholders to vote against the Spirit/Frontier transaction at Spirit’s upcoming special meeting.
Spirit Airlines confirms receipt of unsolicited proposal from JetBlue Airways
Spirit Airlines has announced that it has received an unsolicited proposal from JetBlue Airways to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Spirit’s common stock in an all-cash transaction for $33.00 per share.