Spirit Airlines Faces Uncertain Future After JetBlue Acquisition Falls Through Tumultuous Times for Spirit Airlines

Written By Michael Gary Scott
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Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) faces an uncertain future after a federal judge halted its sale to JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU). Analysts predict that the company may now seek alternative options, with the likelihood of a Chapter 11 filing looming large, according to a TD Cowen analyst.

The news had a seismic impact on the market, with Spirit Airlines (SAVE) shares plunging 47% on Tuesday, following the federal judge’s decision to block JetBlue’s planned $3.8 billion acquisition on antitrust grounds. Conversely, JetBlue stock rose 4.9% in the wake of the announcement.

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