Welcome to The Morning Shave for Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Frontier is bidding on Spirit again, Marriott devalued some award space without warning, and JetBlue’s 2025 forecast disappointed investors, even though it earned an extra $395 million on fees & new routes last year. Visit BaldThoughts.com/tms to read all the stories.
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US Court Blocks Airline Fee Disclosure Rules Set By Biden Administration.
The Dept of Transportation issued rules in April 2024 that required airlines to disclose certain fees upfront so consumers could better compare prices. Of course, the airlines were upset about this rule and challenged it in court. A judge blocked the rule on January 28th because it didn’t share the cost-benefit data during the public notice-and-comment period. Hopefully, the DOT will be able to fight for us and ensure price transparency by the airlines.
Frontier Bids for Spirit Again as Budget Airlines Struggle.
The merger of these two budget airlines makes a lot of sense. And maybe it will go through under the new administration? The JetBlue acquisition was denied by the US DoJ due to fears of consolidation impacting budget-conscious consumers. But the Frontier deal seems to be a better fit with that in mind.
21 Gorgeous U.S. National Parks That Are Free Every Single Day in 2025.
If you’re looking to explore nature and get away from electronics, visiting a National Park is an excellent choice. While some National Parks charge an entrance fee, these 21 parks are free every day throughout 2025. And these parks are spread throughout the U.S., so there should be a park within driving distance (except for our Hawaii friends) for you to enjoy.
Marriott Bonvoy has significantly increased some award costs.
Marriott members have been Bonvoyed yet again with unexpected changes to the pricing of some hotels. Some properties now cost 200,000 to 300,000+ points when they were significantly cheaper before the devaluation. Yet another reminder to earn & burn your Marriott points (and all travel rewards) to ensure you don’t lose value.
JetBlue stock tumbles after release of a discouraging 2025 outlook.
JetBlue’s stock dropped close to 30% following the release of its 2025 outlook, which disappointed investors. It is working through cost-cutting maneuvers and ideas to boost revenue with the goal of driving $800 to $900 million in additional earnings by 2027. Last year, the airline earned an additional $395 million in revenue from changes to its route network and implementing charges for preferred seat assignments.
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