
It comes as unruly passenger numbers continue to rise due to mask mandates, seeing airlines crack down on bad behavior towards staff.

In a joint statement released on Monday, the low-cost carriers announced the merger, focusing on serving more routes in Latin America, the US and the Caribbean, and plans to boast more sustainability in its aircraft operations.

It comes as the low-cost-carrier has seem increased demand for a wider selection of drinks in recent months.

The news comes six months after Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner deliveries were first halted due to manufacturing issues near the nose, impacted by the company’s shimming process.

Parts of the East Coast were hit by a blizzard like storm called a Nor’easter, which plunged several states such as New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island and Virginia into an emergency.

In a press release on Thursday, the low-cost carrier reported a fourth quarter net income of US$68 million including special items, with a full year net income of US$977 million.