Spirit Airlines shares plunge after judge blocks JetBlue merger | CNN Business

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Spirit Airlines shares tanked 56% on Tuesday after a federal judge in Boston ruled against JetBlue’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of the discount airline.

“In light of the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is hereby ordered that the Defendant Airlines, their agents, servants, employees, and all persons acting in concert with either of them, are permanently enjoined from executing the proposed merger as agreed on July 28, 2022,” wrote Judge William Young on Tuesday.

The ruling outlined several concerns, including increased fares for flyers, particularly for discount airlines

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