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California and three other states are joining a federal lawsuit against JetBlue over its proposed $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines.

Two planes had “a close call” at Boston Logan International Airport Monday night when one took off without clearance as another landed, federal aviation officials said Tuesday.

JetBlue is setting its sights on getting rid of Spirit’s tight seating and basic cabins.

JetBlue has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in a deal that would create the nation’s fifth largest airline if approved by U.S. regulators

JetBlue has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal, a day after Spirit and Frontier Airlines agreed to abandon their merger proposal.

After a weekend when severe weather and technical difficulties grounded thousands of flights and left travelers stranded, JetBlue’s CEO faced questions about how the company will respond at a press conference Tuesday.

Airlines have canceled more than 3,500 U.S. flights this weekend and delayed thousands more, citing bad weather in Florida and other issues.

The pilot submitted to the test after telling police he needed to get his gun from the plane’s cockpit, a spokesperson said.