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Alaska, JetBlue Make Offers for Virgin Airlines

Virgin America received buyout offers from Alaska Air and JetBlue, according to a recent report from Bloomberg News, which also broke the news that the company was evaluating offers last week.

Discussion between Virgin America and both bidders are ongoing, and a deal could be announced as early as next week, however, it’s also possible the Richard Branson-backed airline could receive alternate bids or even choose to remain independent. None of the airlines responded to requests for comments.

More information on the takeover bids is available via the Bloomberg Business news report.