Though the acquisition is only in its early stages and will still have to win regulatory approval, the two carriers are already touting future growth as a key driver of the merger. While the implementation isn't estimated to be completed until early 2024, there's still lots to unpack about each carrier.
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With that in mind, here's a by-the-numbers breakdown of the two carriers.
| JetBlue | Spirit | |
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| Headquarters | Queens, New York | Miramar, Florida |
| CEO | Robin Hayes | Ted Christie |
| Number of staff | 19,466 (2021) | 9,823 (2021) |
| Number of destinations | 104 | 83 |
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| Daily Departures (scheduled, 2022) | About 950 | About 735 |
| Frequent flyer program | TrueBlue | Free Spirit |
| Expiration of frequent flyer miles | Do not expire | 12 months |
| Top 3 busiest airports by departures (scheduled, 2021) |
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| Fleet | 285 | 180 |
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Sources Diio by Cirium, JetBlue and Spirit website and investor pages.
