US FAA approves transfer of 22 slots at New York LaGuardia to JetBlue
JBLU•The FAA approved JetBlue’s acquisition of 22 LaGuardia slots from defunct Spirit Airlines. JetBlue agreed to pay $58.5 million, and the FAA barred it from trading or leasing the slots through April 2028 while waiving use-or-lose requirements through April.
1. FAA approves slot transfer
The Federal Aviation Administration approved JetBlue’s acquisition of 22 slots at New York’s LaGuardia Airport from defunct Spirit Airlines. JetBlue agreed to purchase the slots for $58.5 million in June; the FAA barred trading or leasing them through April 2028 and waived use-or-lose requirements through April so JetBlue can start service in new markets or add service.
