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Judge Quotes ‘Les Misérables’ Lyrics While Blocking JetBlue & Spirit Airlines Merger


The Massachusetts-based judge referred to “Master of the House” in his 109-page ruling.

A federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines on Tuesday, Jan. 16. A U.S. District Court judge blocked JetBlue ’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines this week, and got a little musical in the process. Judge Young agreed, ruling that the merger would “likely incentivize JetBlue further to abandon its roots as a maverick, low-cost carrier.”

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