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Why Alaska Airlines Paid $2.6 Billion For Virgin America Then Retired Its Brand Within 2 Years Of Closing The Deal

Why Alaska Airlines Paid $2.6 Billion For Virgin America Then Retired Its Brand Within 2 Years Of Closing The Deal

The company ultimately chose to focus on growing Alaska Airlines and, increasingly, its own brand relevance.

Daniel S Osipov 1 week ago
Mega Acquisition? Why American Airlines Might've Been The Only Solution To A Successful United-JetBlue Merger

Mega Acquisition? Why American Airlines Might've Been The Only Solution To A Successful United-JetBlue Merger

Is JetBlue on United Airlines' scope for an acquisition?

Daniel S Osipov 3 months ago
The 49.9% Question: Inside Air France-KLM’s Strategic Play for TAP Air Portugal

The 49.9% Question: Inside Air France-KLM’s Strategic Play for TAP Air Portugal

Air France-KLM has moved first in the TAP battle, and that could prove decisive.

Paul Hartley 4 months ago
United’s Azul Investment Stalls After Brazil Pauses Final Approval

United’s Azul Investment Stalls After Brazil Pauses Final Approval

Brazil’s antitrust regulator has paused final approval of United’s $100M Azul investment, sending the deal to review and...

Victoria Agronsky 6 months ago
Confirmed: Air France-KLM To Submit Bid For TAP Air Portugal

Confirmed: Air France-KLM To Submit Bid For TAP Air Portugal

This comes amid reports that several European airlines are interested in TAP Air Portugal's acquisition

Vyte Klisauskaite 1 year ago
Lufthansa Expected To Complete ITA Airways Deal Next Week

Lufthansa Expected To Complete ITA Airways Deal Next Week

The acquisition will end years of talks between Lufthansa and ITA Airways.

Tatenda Karuwa 1 year ago
Korean Air Finalizes Acquisition Of Asiana Airlines

Korean Air Finalizes Acquisition Of Asiana Airlines

Integration is expected to take two years and will proceed without workforce restructuring.

Simple Flying Editorial Team 1 year ago
Air France Considers Buying Up To 20% Of Air Europa After IAG Deal Falls Through

Air France Considers Buying Up To 20% Of Air Europa After IAG Deal Falls Through

Globalia, which owns 80% of Air Europa, has been reportedly in negotiations with Air France-KLM for several weeks.

Vyte Klisauskaite 1 year ago
Wheels Up Announces The Acquisition Of GrandView Aviation And A Fleet Overhaul

Wheels Up Announces The Acquisition Of GrandView Aviation And A Fleet Overhaul

Wheels Up intends to shift its private jet fleet to Embraer Phenom 300s and Bombardier Challenger 300 series aircraft.

Justin Foster 1 year ago
Qatar Airways To Acquire 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways To Acquire 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

The deal also proposes giving Virgin Australia access to widebody planes through wet lease.

Gaurav Joshi 1 year ago
Alaska and Hawaiian Extend Review Period For Proposed Merger Deal

Alaska and Hawaiian Extend Review Period For Proposed Merger Deal

The review period will now come to an end on August 20th.

Steven Walker 1 year ago
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to Block Alaska Airlines' $1.9 Billion Hawaiian Deal

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to Block Alaska Airlines' $1.9 Billion Hawaiian Deal

A group of passengers attempted to sue the carriers due to fears that a merger would “lessen competition.”

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Which Airlines Has easyJet Acquired Over The Years?

Which Airlines Has easyJet Acquired Over The Years?

The British low-cost pioneer has certainly come a long way from its humble beginnings.

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
JetBlue Could Terminate Its Deal To Buy Spirit Instead Of Appealing Ban

JetBlue Could Terminate Its Deal To Buy Spirit Instead Of Appealing Ban

The acquisition bid could be “terminable” by as early as Sunday.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Europe Is Reportedly Not Willing To Approve The ITA-Lufthansa Purchase

Europe Is Reportedly Not Willing To Approve The ITA-Lufthansa Purchase

The European Commission has reportedly not sought feedback from other European carriers.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Breaking: US Federal Judge Blocks JetBlue's Acquisition Of Spirit Airlines

Breaking: US Federal Judge Blocks JetBlue's Acquisition Of Spirit Airlines

Today's decision marks a significant victory for the DOJ.

Lukas Souza 2 years ago
Breaking: Alaska Air Group Acquires Hawaiian Airlines For $1.9 Billion

Breaking: Alaska Air Group Acquires Hawaiian Airlines For $1.9 Billion

Hawaiian Airlines is joining Alaska Air Group - this is a breaking news story

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Competition Authority Wants More Time To Assess Norwegian's Widerøe Takeover

Competition Authority Wants More Time To Assess Norwegian's Widerøe Takeover

This deal will not be closing by the end of this year after all.

Charlotte Seet 2 years ago
Norwegian Is Buying Regional Carrier Widerøe

Norwegian Is Buying Regional Carrier Widerøe

The deal is set to close by the end of 2023, pending regulatory approval.

Tom Boon 3 years ago
IAG To Buy 80% Stake In Air Europa For €400 Million

IAG To Buy 80% Stake In Air Europa For €400 Million

IAG will spend €400m to acquire the rest of Air Europa.

Tom Boon 3 years ago