Airlines
Spirit Shareholders Approve JetBlue Merger Deal
During a special meeting on Wednesday, investors in Spirit Airlines approved JetBlue’s purchase of the Miramar, Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier.
Spirit Airlines Airbus A320s cross paths at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY) by Seluryar)
Spirit Airlines Airbus A320s cross paths at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY) by Seluryar)

Spirit Airlines shareholders voted in favor of JetBlue’s purchase offer during a special meeting convened on Wednesday, leaving regulatory approval as the last hurdle the airlines need to clear to complete the transaction. In a statement, Spirit said the airlines expect to close the transaction no later than the first half of 2024.