Duffy says Biden admin’s ‘wrong decision’ doomed Spirit Airlines, left 17,000 workers jobless
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the Biden administration for blocking the 2022 JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger, claiming it led to Spirit's collapse and 17,000 job losses. He argued the merger would have benefited consumers and preserved competition in the airline industry. Duffy also referenced ongoing scrutiny of federal transportation policies under the current administration.
- ▪Sean Duffy blamed the Biden administration's decision to block the JetBlue-Spirit merger for Spirit Airlines' shutdown.
- ▪The collapse of Spirit Airlines resulted in 17,000 workers losing their jobs.
- ▪Duffy claimed the blocked merger would have been better for customers and competition.
- ▪He criticized the administration's stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in transportation.
- ▪Duffy referenced past statements by Pete Buttigieg and Neera Tanden on airline competition and consumer choice.
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Fox News Flash Duffy says Biden admin’s ‘wrong decision’ doomed Spirit Airlines, left 17,000 workers jobless Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Pete Buttigieg neglected a JetBlue deal that 'would have been better for customers' By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 4, 2026 12:18pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Biden admin's blocked JetBlue-Spirit merger blamed for airline's downfall Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticizes the Biden administration for blocking the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger in 2022, attributing Spirit's closure and 17,000 job losses to the decision. Duffy references past remarks from Pete Buttigieg and Neera Tanden regarding competition.
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