JetBlue Flight Attendants Oppose Hostile Bid for Spirit Air (1)

JetBlue Airways Corp.’s proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc. could lead to the elimination of “thousands of good-paying jobs” and low-cost flight options for consumers, according to the union representing JetBlue flight attendants.

• Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen urges US Federal Trade Commission to closely examine takeover bid
• TWU, which also represents passenger service agents at Spirit, comments in statement Wednesday
• JetBlue says it will “fully engage” with union leaders as possible combination with Spirit moves forward, says deal may lead to higher pay and benefits for employees
• NOTE, May 17: Union Backs Spirit-Frontier Merger After Transition ...