Morning Brew Daily Judge Blocks Spirit-JetBlue Merger & Uber Shuts Down Drizly
Jan 17, 2024
A judge has blocked JetBlue's $3.8 billion merger with Spirit Airlines, marking a significant moment for competition in the airline industry. Meanwhile, Uber is shutting down its Drizly alcohol delivery service due to mismatched business models. The hosts also discuss a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding child tax breaks and delve into a new regulation that limits humor on highway signs, raising questions about creativity and driver safety. Lastly, they touch on the fallout from a UK TV drama highlighting a past miscarriage of justice.
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Airport Basketball
- Indianapolis Airport installed a full-length basketball court.
- Neal suggests a podcast road trip to play basketball.
JetBlue-Spirit Merger Blocked
- A federal judge blocked the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger.
- This ruling is a win for the Biden administration's DOJ, which sued over antitrust concerns.
DOJ's Focus on Airline Consolidation
- The DOJ is actively challenging mergers, particularly in the airline industry.
- Spirit Airlines plays a unique role in keeping airfares low.