Spirit says American Airlines' alliances have given it too much power

( May 12, 2021, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: American Airlines, through its alliances with JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, has coordinated its air service and pricing to the detriment of travelers and competition, according Spirit Airlines. Spirit filed a supplemental complaint with the Department of Transportation in its case over American’s “Northeast Alliance” with JetBlue. “American’s ‘Strategic Partnerships’ with JetBlue and Alaska Airlines are the ultimate result of the former secretary’s refusal to seek public comment and instead use a secretive review process to approve the Northeast Alliance on her last day in office,” it argued. It said that the DOT is obligated to hold a robust investigation – where public comment is invited and results in a reasoned decision.See document below. ...

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Spirit says American Airlines' alliances have given it too much power

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