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JetBlue announces to give Spirit’s LaGuardia assets to Frontier

In connection with the planned merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. and JetBlue Airways Corporation today announced that the two companies had signed a legally binding agreement under which JetBlue will sell all of its holdings in Spirit Airlines, Inc. at New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Frontier. These divestitures are a need for the JetBlue-Spirit merger to close and are a part of JetBlue’s upfront commitments stated in the merger agreement with Spirit.

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“We are committed to ensuring that our combination with Spirit preserves ultra-low-cost carrier access in New York,” stated Robin Hayes, CEO of JetBlue. “We are happy that the level of ultra-low-cost carrier service at LaGuardia Airport will be maintained by this agreement with Frontier.”

“We’re pleased to have reached this agreement to acquire Spirit’s slot pairs and leasehold interests at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, pending regulatory approval of the JetBlue-Spirit merger,” said Barry Biffle, President and CEO of Frontier Airlines. It will allow us to dramatically expand our LaGuardia operations and provide customers in the broader New York City area with even more “Low Fares Done Right” services.

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All of Spirit’s assets at LaGuardia, primarily comprising of six gates at the Marine Air Terminal and 22 takeoff and landing slots, will be transferred by JetBlue to Frontier under the terms of the agreement. The divestitures depend on and take place after the planned merger of JetBlue and Spirit, which is also subject to other closing conditions, such as getting permission from the FAA/DOT and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In the first part of 2024, JetBlue plans to complete the purchase with Spirit.

Airlines

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.