Airlines
Spirit Calls Off Merger Deal with Frontier Airlines
A terminated merger agreement between Frontier and Spirit Airlines means JetBlue gains pole position in any takeover attempt of Spirit.
Spirit Airlines has terminated its merger agreement with Frontier and will "continue ongoing discussions with JetBlue." (Photo: Spirit Airlines)
Spirit Airlines has terminated its merger agreement with Frontier and will "continue ongoing discussions with JetBlue." (Photo: Spirit Airlines)

Spirit Airlines has terminated its merger agreement with Frontier Airlines, the companies said late Wednesday, creating an opening for a potential deal between Spirit and New York-based JetBlue. Spirit indicated it would continue talks with JetBlue, which has made several overtures for the Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) it characterized as superior to the original Frontier offer.