JetBlue Airways secured victory in a crucial slot auction at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. The airline successfully acquired Spirit's previously held landing rights for a substantial sum of $58.5 million. This acquisition grants JetBlue authorization to conduct up to twelve additional daily roundtrip flights through the airport. Competition was fierce, with Frontier Airlines ultimately losing out by just one million dollars. Currently, legal review remains ongoing as JetBlue evaluates its options following this significant transaction.
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