• FAA grants JetBlue approval to buy 22 Spirit Airlines slots at LaGuardia.
• Purchase price is $58.5 million, with restrictions on leasing or trading until 2028.
• JetBlue's slot share at LaGuardia increases from 2.7% to 4.6%.
• Acquisition may support up to 12 additional daily roundtrips in 2027.

This approval may indicate the FAA's willingness to support low-cost carriers in expanding their presence at major airports, which could lead to increased competition and potentially lower fares for passengers. The restrictions on leasing or trading slots suggest a focus on ensuring that the slots are used to benefit the public interest, which may set a precedent for future slot transfers.