US court sets expedited schedule for JetBlue, Spirit merger rejection appeal
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday set an expedited schedule for the JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines appeal aimed at reversing a lower court ruling that blocked their $3.8 billion merger.
The airlines had warned earlier this week if the appeal was not expedited, the court could have no opportunity to review the decision ahead of a July 24 outside closing date. The court set a fast-track schedule for court filings and expects to hear arguments on the case in June. (Reporting by David Shepardson)
