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Judge Stops JetBlue’s $3.8 Billion Purchase of Spirit Airlines

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Following a lawsuit by the Department of Justice (DOJ), a federal judge has halted JetBlue Airways’ acquisition of budget airline Spirit Airlines. The ruling, which was made on grounds of preserving competition in the airline industry, has cast a shadow over JetBlue’s ambitious plans.

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